Definitions for maximize
ˈmæk səˌmaɪzmax·i·mize

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.5 / 2 votes

1. maximize, maximiseverb

   make as big or large as possible

   "Maximize your profits!"

2. maximize, maximiseverb

   make the most of

   "He maximized his role"

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1. maximizeverb

   to make as large as possible

2. maximizeverb

   to expand (a window) to fill the main display area

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1. maximize

   To maximize means to increase or make something as large or great as possible. It can also refer to utilizing or exploiting something to its fullest potential, optimizing its value or effectiveness.

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1. Maximizeverb

   to increase to the highest degree

2. Etymology: [L. maximus greatest.]

Matched Categories

1. • Exploit
   • Increase

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of maximize in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of maximize in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of maximize in a Sentence

1. Scott Gottlieb:

   We're shifting operating dollars to payroll dollars in order to maximize our runway and preserve program functions.

2. Alex Trebek:

   I kind of want to reach the best I can, which I know is certainly not as good as some other people who have been on this show, but I'm certainly going to try my best, and try to limit my mistakes and maximize my winnings. Just keep it rolling as long as it can -- because it's such a blessing.

3. Bart Williams:

   This group chose to recklessly, greedily, and intentionally disregard the agreement that Quentin Tarantino signed instead of following the clear legal and ethical approach of simply communicating with Miramax about Quentin Tarantino proposed ideas, this one-off effort devalues the NFT rights to Pulp Fiction, which Miramax intends to maximize through a strategic, comprehensive approach.

4. Edi Rama:

   Peace is brittle and a big burden on our shoulders so we need ... concrete help from the European Union and the European Commission, we can get more support together than on our own, to maximize the gains for our peoples.

5. Nicholas Sarwark:

   Americans are pretty diverse in their political decisions. If they want to maximize sales, they ought to offer both sides: the Democratic nominee and the Libertarian nominee, Gary Johnson, after all, he's polling better than the Republican nominee among millennials, who are the core demographic for Urban Outfitters. It would be good for their bottom line.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=maximize
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Maximize
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maximize
5. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=maximize