maximize
/ˈmæksəmaɪz/
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Also seen as: maximizes · maximizing · maximized
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To make as large as possible.
Verb
Examples
I need to maximize performance.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To expand (a window) to fill the main display area.
Verb
Examples
Since I only have one window open, I maximized the window so that the desktop is not visible.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “maximize” mean?
To make as large as possible.
Is “maximize” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.