maximize — to increase something as much as possible
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to increase something as much as possible
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmæksɪmaɪz/
Example Sentences
- The company hired a feng shui expert to maximize their office luck.
- Students maximize their study time by drinking excessive amounts of coffee.
- To maximize battery life, turn off unnecessary applications.
maximize
VERB[/ˈmæksɪmaɪz/]
to increase something as much as possible
She maximizes every inch of space — nothing wasted, nothing left unused.
The engineer maximized the solar panels' output by adjusting their angle toward the sun. (MAX → MAXIMIZE → Make something reach its maximum.)
Maximize your rise — and you'll realize your full potential.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'maximus' meaning 'greatest' or 'largest', combined with the verb-forming suffix '-ize' (from Greek '-izein') which means 'to make' or 'to cause to be'.
Breakdown
max- (greatest, from Latin maximus) + -ize (to make, to cause to be) = maximize (to make as great as possible)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The company hired a feng shui expert to maximize their office luck.”
“Students maximize their study time by drinking excessive amounts of coffee.”
“To maximize battery life, turn off unnecessary applications.”
“The restaurant maximizes space by using tiny tables for giant customers.”
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