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maximize

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Verb (transitive)

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max=im=ize

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WORDNET DICTIONARY

Verb maximize has 2 senses

maximize(v = verb.change) maximise - make as big or large as possible; "Maximize your profits!"

is one way to increase

Derived forms noun maximization₂, noun maximum₂, noun maximum₁

Antonym: minimize

Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something

maximize(v = verb.change) maximise - make the most of; "He maximized his role"

is one way to exploit, tap

Derived forms noun maximum₂, noun maximum₁

Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s something

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CIDE DICTIONARY

maximize, v. t. [L. maximus greatest.].

To increase to the highest degree. Bentham. [1913 Webster]

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OXFORD DICTIONARY

maximize, v.tr. (also -ise) increase or enhance to the utmost.

Derivative

maximization n. maximizer n.

Etymology

L maximus: see MAXIMUM

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THESAURUS

maximize

add to, aggrandize, amplify, augment, boost, broaden, build, build up, elaborate, embellish, enhance, enlarge, exaggerate, exalt, expand, extend, fatten, fill out, hike, hike up, improve, increase, inflate, jack up, jump up, lengthen, magnify, make much of, overdo, overemphasize, overplay, oversell, overstate, overstress, parlay, put up, pyramid, raise, thicken, up

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