Maximize

Definition

To make as large or as great as possible.

Parts of Speech

• Verb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈmæksɪˌmaɪz/
• Respelling: MAK-si-myz (with "MAK" as in "max," "si" as in "sit," and "myz" as in "wise")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈmæksɪmaɪz/
• Respelling: MAK-si-myz (with "MAK" as in "max," "si" as in "sit," and "myz" as in "wise")

In both dialects, "maximize" places the primary stress on the first syllable, "MAK." The pronunciation is the same across both American and British English, focusing on the clear articulation of "MAK-si-myz."

Etymology

Originated from the term "maximum", which comes from Latin "maximus", meaning "greatest".

Derivatives

• Maximizer
• Maximization
• Maximally
• Maximized
• Maximising (British spelling)

Synonyms

• Optimize
• Enhance
• Augment

Antonyms

• Minimize
• Diminish
• Reduce

Usage

• Companies should always look for ways to maximize profits without compromising on quality.
• By organizing her time efficiently, she was able to maximize her productivity.

Related Terms

• Peak
• Elevate
• Boost
• Amplify
• Escalate

Detailed Definition

Verb

• To increase or make as great as possible, typically within a given set of constraints.
• Example: To maximize growth, the plants were provided with optimal sunlight and nutrients.

• To fully utilize or exploit.
• Example: He maximized his networking opportunities at the conference.

• In mathematics, to find the highest value of a function or quantity.
• Example: In the given problem, the aim is to maximize the area of the rectangle.