English · Word Candidate

maximize

/ˈmæksəmaɪz/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: maximizes · maximizing · maximized

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Meaning · English

To make as large as possible.

Verb

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).

Meaning · English

To expand (a window) to fill the main display area.

Verb

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).

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.

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