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adjective

Definition of maximizednext
as in maximum

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maximized

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verb

past tense of maximize
as in increased
to make as great as possible in amount or degree The magazine contained tips to maximize the effect of a workout.

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximized
  1. increased
  2. maximal
  3. augmented
  4. enhanced
  5. most
  6. utmost
Verb
  • While security measures at hospitals have increased following the shooting, experts warn that these efforts may be temporary unless significant changes are made.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The average fees per card - which includes transaction fees, subscription fees, as well as commissions - increased 13% year over year in Q3.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of increased
Adjective
  • My Forbes dispatches from CES continue to champion maximal regulatory liberalization, making Pivot or Die especially relevant in considering how business and technological pivots might inform policy ones, and vice-versa.
    Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
  • For example, exposure of your IP address has low impact, while exposure of your username and password has maximal impact.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of maximal
Verb
  • Kinship and hierarchy were replaced or augmented by coöperative relationships that individuals entered into voluntarily—covenants, promises, and the economically essential contracts.
    Nikhil Krishnan, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The ample cabinet space in the kitchen is augmented by a large pantry.
    James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of augmented
Verb
  • Robust know-your-customer (KYC) protocols, enhanced due diligence (EDD) for high-risk applicants and thorough verification of fund sources can help mitigate risks, but that is not all; there is more to the story.
    Khurram Akhtar, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Online connectivity has enhanced the work of entrepreneurs, opening new business possibilities.
    John Hall, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of enhanced
Adjective
  • On Wednesday, air-raid sirens wailed at around 5:45 a.m. in Kyiv, the capital, as most of the country was put on alert for missile launches.
    Cassandra Vinograd, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Yet, while the lively energy of a crowd can add to the experience, most of us crave quieter, more relaxing spots, too.
    David Nikel, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of most
Adjective
  • Protecting her hair amidst heavy styling is of utmost importance to the celebrity stylist, which is why Moreno takes the necessary precautions of pre-styling deep conditioning, heat protectant, and of course, quality products.
    Essence, Essence, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Social dynamics are of utmost importance, especially for wearable devices, as these are worn on the user’s body and remain in plain sight.
    Mattia Lucchini, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of utmost
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