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maximize

[ mak-suh-mahyz ]

verb (used with object)

maximized, maximizing.
  1. to increase to the greatest possible amount or degree:

    to look for ways of maximizing profit.

  2. to represent at the highest possible estimate; magnify:

    He maximized his importance in the program, minimizing the contributions of the other participants.

  3. to make the greatest or fullest use of:

    Maximize your time by planning ahead.



maximize

/ ˈæɪˌɪ /

verb

  1. tr to make as high or great as possible; increase to a maximum
  2. maths to find the maximum of (a function)
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Derived Forms

  • ˌ澱ˈپDz, noun
  • ˈ澱ˌ, noun
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • i··tDz i·tDz noun
  • i·e noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of maximize1

First recorded in 1795–1805; maxim(um) + -ize
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Whatever guidelines or whatever rules are going to be in place, I look forward to maximizing whatever those are.

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The suit in Los Angeles Superior Court also alleged that CBS licensed the shows at below-market rates and failed to maximize advertising revenues.

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Tomaselli, the commercial real estate executive from Irvine, said the city could maximize the land value without a stadium on the property.

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Yum Brands said its digital and technology strategy aims “to better serve its franchisees, providing them with better, faster, cheaper and safer technology while delighting consumers and maximizing shareholder returns.”

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The company announced Sunday it will seek court authorization to sell its assets, calling it “the best path forward to maximize the value of the business,” according to a filing in the U.S.

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