verb

maximise

to maximize, to make the most of

We need to maximise our profits this year.

We need to maximize our profits this year.

Maximise the window to see the full image.

Maximize the window to see the full image.

((sth.)) to make (sth.) as large as possible We need to maximize our profits.

Synonyms: increase, expand, optimize; Antonyms: minimize, reduce

From Latin 'maximus' (greatest), with the verb-forming suffix '-ise'.

This is the British English spelling. The American English spelling is 'maximize'.

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