Maximize
To increase something to the greatest possible amount, size, or degree.
verbMaximize
To increase something to the greatest possible amount, size, or degree.
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Imagine This
Imagine you are packing a suitcase and organizing items so you fit as much as possible, carefully rearranging to maximize space.
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Sounds Like
MAKS-ih-mahyz
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Looks Like
Looks like 'maximum' with the -ize suffix; shares the root max- meaning greatest.
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Remember This
Maximize is the opposite of minimize. In math and economics, it often refers to finding the largest value that a function or profit can take under given constraints.
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Other Forms
maximizationnoun
maximizernoun
maximizableadjective
maximizedverb
maximizingverb
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Note
Use maximize when you want the greatest possible result; use 'maximize ...' with a noun or verb (e.g., maximize profits, maximize efficiency). Be careful not to confuse with minimize.