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maximize: Meaning and Definition of
max•i•mize
Pronunciation: (mak'su-mīz"), [key]
— -mized, -miz•ing.
- to increase to the greatest possible amount or degree: to look for ways of maximizing profit.
- to represent at the highest possible estimate; magnify: He maximized his importance in the program, minimizing the contributions of the other participants.
- to make the greatest or fullest use of: Maximize your time by planning ahead.
See also:
- maximize (Thesaurus)
