maximize

Verb

Verb Forms: maximized, maximizing, maximizes

To make as great or large as possible.
make as big or large as possible
- "Maximize your profits!"
make the most of
- "He maximized his role"
To make as large as possible.
To expand (a window) to fill the main display area.

Examples

I need to maximize performance.
In Words With Friends, you must maximize your score by using premium squares effectively.
Since I only have one window open, I maximized the window so that the desktop is not visible.
Strive to maximize your potential.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin maximus + -ize.

Synonyms

maximise

Antonyms

minimise, minimize

Scrabble Score: 28

maximize: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
maximize: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
maximize: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 30

maximize: valid Words With Friends Word