maximize

verb

max·​i·​mize ˈmak-sə-ˌmīz 

maximized; maximizing

transitive verb

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

maximization

ˌmak-sə-mə-ˈzā-shən 

noun

maximizer

ˈmak-sə-ˌmī-zər 

noun

Examples of maximize in a Sentence

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Each room is fitted with sophisticated amenities designed to maximize comfort, including large crisp beds overlooking the city skyline and Italian marble bathrooms with both a bathtub and rain shower. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Together, the two structures can be designed around a broader retirement objective rather than simply maximizing the effectiveness of a savings account. — Jeff Stevenson, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

The Science and Technology in Society Forum is intended as a venue for leaders to discuss how to maximize the benefits of science and address ethical and safety issues. — Jared Perlo, NBC news, 3 Oct. 2026

Its limited-item business model means the products stocked on its shelves are selected for quality rather than simply maximizing the number of choices. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1815, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for maximize

• advertise
• aggrandize
• alibis
• alkalies
• alkalis
• amortize
• amplifies
• analyse
• analyze
• anywise
• authorize
• butterflies

Kids Definition

maximize

verb

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