max·i·mize
ˈmak-sə-ˌmīz 
maximized; maximizing
1
: to increase to a maximum
maximize profits
2
: to make the most of
arranged the furniture to maximize space in the small apartment
3
: to find a maximum value of
4
: to increase the size of (a window) to fill an entire computer screen
max·i·miz·er
variants
also British maximiser
-zə(r)
plural -s
: one that maximizes
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Verb
I rearranged the furniture to maximize the space in my small apartment.
This program will teach you how to maximize your strengths while minimizing your weaknesses.
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Unlike traditional cotton or cellulose sheet masks, Mixsoon's Bean Collagen Hydrogel Mask molds closely to the skin, helping minimize evaporation and maximize ingredient absorption.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 June 2026
If the tiny pulse causes the patient to stumble, the neurosurgeon knows to avoid those areas while maximizing tumor removal.
—Molly McCrea, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Performance rotors Rotors also play a crucial role in maximizing your car’s performance.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
His presence in the middle of the infield allowed the club to maximize other players like Clement and Gimenez, while creating matchup advantages throughout the lineup.
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“Maximize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maximize. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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maximize
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max·i·mize
ˈmak-sə-ˌmīz
maximized; maximizing
1
: to increase to a maximum
maximize profits
2
: to make the most of
maximize your opportunities
3
: to increase the size of (a window) to fill an entire computer screen
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