maximize

Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

maxi·mize AW (BrE also-ise) [maximize maximizes maximized maximizing] BrE [ˈmæksɪmaɪz] NAmE [ˈmæksɪmaɪz] verb
1. ~ sth to increase sth as much as possible
•to maximize efficiency/fitness/profits
• (computing)Maximize the window to full screen.
2. ~ sth to make the best use of sth
•to maximize opportunities/resources
Opp: ↑minimize
Derived Word: ↑maximization
Verb forms:

Word Origin:
early 19th cent.: from Latin maximus (superlative of magnus ‘great’) + ↑-ize.

Example Bank:
•The company is seeking to maximize its productivity.
•These exercises are designed to maximize coordination.
•The purpose of the restructuring is to maximize opportunities in the global market.
•They drew up a six-point plan to maximize safety and efficiency in the use of the equipment.

• Từ trái nghĩa / Antonyms:
  minimize, minimise