English Explanatory Dictionary

maximize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To make as large as possible.
  2. To expand (a window) to fill the main display area.

Pronunciation

/ˈmæksəmaɪz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-maximize.wav

Word forms

maximize maximizes maximizing maximized maximise

Etymology

From Latin maximus + English -ize.

Antonyms

minimize

Related words

max out

Derived words

maximand maximizable maximization maximizer -maxx unmaximize unmaximized
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