Maximise: meaning, definitions and examples

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maximise

 

[ ˈmæksɪˌmaɪz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

business

To make something as large or great as possible. To increase to the greatest possible amount or degree.

Synonyms

enhance, maximize, optimize

Examples of usage

  • Our goal is to maximise profits this quarter.
  • The company aims to maximise efficiency in all areas of operation.
Context #2 | Verb

personal development

To make the best use of something, to utilize fully. To make the most of a situation or opportunity.

Synonyms

capitalize, exploit, utilize

Examples of usage

  • She tried to maximise her potential by taking every opportunity to learn.
  • It's important to maximise your time and resources.

Translations

Translations of the word "maximise" in other languages:

🇵🇹 maximizar

🇮🇳 अधिकतम करना

🇩🇪 maximieren

🇮🇩 memaksimalkan

🇺🇦 максимізувати

🇵🇱 maksymalizować

🇯🇵 最大化する

🇫🇷 maximiser

🇪🇸 maximizar

🇹🇷 maksimize etmek

🇰🇷 최대화하다

🇸🇦 تعظيم

🇨🇿 maximalizovat

🇸🇰 maximalizovať

🇨🇳 最大化

🇸🇮 maksimizirati

🇮🇸 hámarka

🇰🇿 максимизациялау

🇬🇪 მაქსიმიზაცია

🇦🇿 maksimallaşdırmaq

🇲🇽 maximizar

Word origin

The word 'maximise' originated in the early 19th century from the Latin word 'maximus', meaning 'greatest'. It has since been used in various contexts, especially in business and personal development, to emphasize the idea of making things as large, great, or efficient as possible.

See also: maxims, maximum.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,550, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.