verb · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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Pronunciation
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/ˈmæksəmaɪz/
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CMU ARPABET:M AE1 K S AH0 M AY2 Z
Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
1
verb
Meaning 1
To make as large as possible.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Examples
I need to maximize performance.
Strive to maximize your potential.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
2
verb
Meaning 2
To expand (a window) to fill the main display area.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract