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- [mak-suh-mahyz]
- /ˈmæk səˌmaɪz/
- /ˈmæk.sɪ.maɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mak-suh-mahyz]
- /ˈmæk səˌmaɪz/
Definitions of maximize word
- verb with object maximize to increase to the greatest possible amount or degree: to look for ways of maximizing profit. 1
- verb with object maximize to represent at the highest possible estimate; magnify: He maximized his importance in the program, minimizing the contributions of the other participants. 1
- verb with object maximize to make the greatest or fullest use of: Maximize your time by planning ahead. 1
- noun maximize Make as large or great as possible. 1
- transitive verb maximize make sth as big as possible 1
- transitive verb maximize make the most of sth 1
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Origin of maximize
First appearance:
before 1795 One of the 43% newest English words
First recorded in 1795-1805; maxim(um) + -ize
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Parts of speech for Maximize
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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maximize popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
maximize usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for maximize
verb maximize
- widen — Make or become wider.
- magnify — to increase the apparent size of, as a lens does.
- augment — To augment something means to make it larger, stronger, or more effective by adding something to it.
- bloat — to swell or cause to swell, as with a liquid, air, or wind
- pad — Packet Assembler/Disassembler
Antonyms for maximize
verb maximize
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