maximize
verb OPAL W
/ˈmæksɪmaɪz/
/ˈmæksɪmaɪz/
(British English also maximise)
Verb Forms
| present simple I / you / we / they maximize | /ˈmæksɪmaɪz/ /ˈmæksɪmaɪz/ |
| he / she / it maximizes | /ˈmæksɪmaɪzɪz/ /ˈmæksɪmaɪzɪz/ |
| past simple maximized | /ˈmæksɪmaɪzd/ /ˈmæksɪmaɪzd/ |
| past participle maximized | /ˈmæksɪmaɪzd/ /ˈmæksɪmaɪzd/ |
| -ing form maximizing | /ˈmæksɪmaɪzɪŋ/ /ˈmæksɪmaɪzɪŋ/ |
- maximize something to increase something as much as possible
- to maximize efficiency/fitness/profits
- (computing) Maximize the window to full screen.
Extra Examples- The company is seeking to maximize its productivity.
- These exercises are designed to maximize coordination.
- They drew up a six-point plan to maximize safety and efficiency in the use of the equipment.
- maximize something to make the best use of something
- to maximize opportunities/resources
- The purpose of the restructuring is to maximize opportunities in the global market.
opposite minimize
Word Originearly 19th cent.: from Latin maximus (superlative of magnus ‘great’) + -ize.