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maximize

verb

  1. make the most
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈmæksəmaɪz/

verb

Etymology: From Latin maximus + English -ize.

  1. To make as large as possible.

    I need to maximize performance.

    Strive to maximize your potential.

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

    Since I only have one window open, I maximized the window so that the desktop is not visible.