American English
/ˈmæk.səˌmaɪz/
3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
to make something as large, high, strong, or effective as possible
Practice out loudto make something as large, high, strong, or effective as possible
The company wants to maximize profits.
The new design maximizes storage space.
maximize profits · maximize efficiency · maximize revenue · maximize output
maximize + noun
maximize + the amount/number of + noun
to use a situation, resource, or opportunity in the best possible way so that you get the most benefit
She took the course to maximize her chances of getting a job.
Plan your route to maximize your time.
maximize your chances · maximize your potential · maximize the benefits
maximize + the benefits of + noun
maximize + your/the + chances of + -ing
to make a computer window as large as possible on the screen
Click the square button to maximize the window.
I maximized the browser window before reading the report.
maximize a window
maximize + a/the + window
to make it as likely as possible that something will happen
Apply early to maximize your chances.
to develop and use your abilities as fully as possible
The program helps students maximize their potential.
to get the greatest possible advantages from something
Exercise regularly to maximize the benefits.
Drop the final e before -ing: maximizing, not maximizeing.