maximize
max·i·mize
verb \ˈmak-sə-ˌmīz\max·i·mizedmax·i·miz·ing
Definition of MAXIMIZE
transitive verb
1
: to increase to a maximum
2
: to make the most of
3
: to find a maximum value of
4
: to increase the size of (a window) to fill an entire computer screen
— max·i·mi·za·tion \ˌmak-sə-mə-ˈzā-shən\ noun
— max·i·miz·er \ˈmak-sə-ˌmī-zər\ noun
See Examples of MAXIMIZE
- 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.
First Known Use of MAXIMIZE
1802
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