maximize
verb
max·i·mize
ˈmak-sə-ˌmīz 
maximized; maximizing
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
Examples of maximize in a Sentence
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.
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Stenberg and her stylist Chris knew how to maximize the fashion moment with a less-is-more approach.
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Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 7 June 2024
The company offers a variety of products to maximize downstairs hygiene.
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India has traditionally navigated great power rivalry by doubling down on its core foreign policy principle of strategic autonomy, balancing ties with competing powers and avoiding alliances to maximize flexibility.
—Michael Kugelman, TIME, 5 June 2024
The National Park Service suggests the most efficient tents to bring while maximizing space for shelter.
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Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 7 June 2024
The company offers a variety of products to maximize downstairs hygiene.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 7 June 2024
India has traditionally navigated great power rivalry by doubling down on its core foreign policy principle of strategic autonomy, balancing ties with competing powers and avoiding alliances to maximize flexibility.
—Michael Kugelman, TIME, 5 June 2024
The National Park Service suggests the most efficient tents to bring while maximizing space for shelter.
—Mason Leib, ABC News, 3 June 2024
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maximize
verb
max·i·mize
ˈmak-sə-ˌmīz
maximized; maximizing
1
: to increase to a maximum
maximize profits
2
: to make the most of
maximize your opportunities
3
: to increase the size of (a window) to fill an entire computer screen
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