Maximize
verb
To make something as big or as high as possible.
She worked hard to maximize her profits from the business.
Often appears as...
- maximize potential
- maximize profit
verb
In mathematics, to find the highest value something can have.
You need to maximize the function to find the optimal solution.
Often appears as...
- maximize function
- maximize value
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Technical
verb
In computer software, to enlarge a window to full size.
Click the square icon to maximize the window.
Often appears as...
- maximize window
- maximize screen
verb
To make something as big or as high as possible.
She worked hard to maximize her profits from the business.
Often appears as...
- maximize potential
- maximize profit
verb
In mathematics, to find the highest value something can have.
You need to maximize the function to find the optimal solution.
Often appears as...
- maximize function
- maximize value
Usage tips
Technical
verb
In computer software, to enlarge a window to full size.
Click the square icon to maximize the window.
Often appears as...
- maximize window
- maximize screen
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Business Strategy
Often used when discussing techniques to improve business outcomes.
Companies aim to maximize profits by cutting unnecessary costs.
Pro Tip 2/3Goal-Oriented
References striving towards the best possible result in personal growth or project outcomes.
Athletes train rigorously to maximize their physical performance.
Pro Tip 3/3Resource Utilization
Implies making the most efficient use of available resources.
The project manager aimed to maximize the team's productivity.
Pro Tip 1/3Business Strategy
Often used when discussing techniques to improve business outcomes.
Companies aim to maximize profits by cutting unnecessary costs.
Pro Tip 2/3Goal-Oriented
References striving towards the best possible result in personal growth or project outcomes.
Athletes train rigorously to maximize their physical performance.
Pro Tip 3/3Resource Utilization
Implies making the most efficient use of available resources.
The project manager aimed to maximize the team's productivity.
Pro Tip 1/3Business Strategy
Often used when discussing techniques to improve business outcomes.
Companies aim to maximize profits by cutting unnecessary costs.
Pro Tip 2/3Goal-Oriented
References striving towards the best possible result in personal growth or project outcomes.
Athletes train rigorously to maximize their physical performance.
Pro Tip 3/3Resource Utilization
Implies making the most efficient use of available resources.
The project manager aimed to maximize the team's productivity.
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The secret lives of baby...
that larvae may not be as helpless as they seem, and are capable of taking their fate in their own fins to maximize their chances of survival. The larvae of many species are unexpectedly strong swimmers, and can move vertically in the water column to place themselves in different water masses and preferentially ride certain currents.
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The paradox of value -...
we'd theoretically decide to invest in choices only to the point they're useful or enjoyable. Of course, how effectively any of us manage to maximize utility in real life is another matter. But it helps to remember that the ultimate source of value comes from us, the needs we share, the things we enjoy,
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The Science of a...
there's a number of key elements here one of the most important ones is this spine so the spine of the cheetah is proportionately the the longest and the most flexible of any large cat species and that's really really important because it enables the cheetah to maximize the stride length keep by
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Caring for maternal...
women are healthy before they become pregnant and that they have the ability to plan and space their pregnancies women with consistent access to a health care provider throughout their lifetime are more likely to identify complications early on which maximizes
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Would you opt for a life...
It may seem like a tempting offer, but perhaps it's not as ideal as it sounds. The experiment was actually designed to refute a philosophical notion called hedonism. According to hedonists, maximizing net pleasure is the most important thing in life
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The power of introverts...
but a lot of the time. So the key then to maximizing our talents is for us all to put ourselves in the zone of stimulation that is right for us. But now here's where the bias comes in. Our most important institutions, our schools and our workplaces,
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This Fungus Turns...
it's thought the drugs released by the fungus into the cicada's brain make it more energetic in finding a mate thus maximizing spore dispersal for the parasitic massospora with over 400 species of cordyceps type fungi spread across the world
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Elon Musk: A future...
I think this is important for maximizing the probable lifespan of humanity or consciousness. Human civilization could come to an end for external reasons, like a giant meteor or super volcanoes or extreme climate change.
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Why are there so many...
This trait not only transforms insects, but also helps them maximize the available resources in an ecosystem. Take butterflies. In their larval caterpillar form, they chomp hungrily through leaves at a rapid rate
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Can you solve the...
The key is to maximize the support each assistant provides, not wasting a single kiloliter of fuel. It also helps us to think symmetrically so they can make shorter trips in either direction
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The secret lives of baby...
that larvae may not be as helpless as they seem, and are capable of taking their fate in their own fins to maximize their chances of survival. The larvae of many species are unexpectedly strong swimmers, and can move vertically in the water column to place themselves in different water masses and preferentially ride certain currents.
Video examples
The paradox of value -...
we'd theoretically decide to invest in choices only to the point they're useful or enjoyable. Of course, how effectively any of us manage to maximize utility in real life is another matter. But it helps to remember that the ultimate source of value comes from us, the needs we share, the things we enjoy,
Video examples
The Science of a...
there's a number of key elements here one of the most important ones is this spine so the spine of the cheetah is proportionately the the longest and the most flexible of any large cat species and that's really really important because it enables the cheetah to maximize the stride length keep by
Video examples
Caring for maternal...
women are healthy before they become pregnant and that they have the ability to plan and space their pregnancies women with consistent access to a health care provider throughout their lifetime are more likely to identify complications early on which maximizes
Video examples
Would you opt for a life...
It may seem like a tempting offer, but perhaps it's not as ideal as it sounds. The experiment was actually designed to refute a philosophical notion called hedonism. According to hedonists, maximizing net pleasure is the most important thing in life
Video examples
The power of introverts...
but a lot of the time. So the key then to maximizing our talents is for us all to put ourselves in the zone of stimulation that is right for us. But now here's where the bias comes in. Our most important institutions, our schools and our workplaces,
Video examples
This Fungus Turns...
it's thought the drugs released by the fungus into the cicada's brain make it more energetic in finding a mate thus maximizing spore dispersal for the parasitic massospora with over 400 species of cordyceps type fungi spread across the world
Video examples
Elon Musk: A future...
I think this is important for maximizing the probable lifespan of humanity or consciousness. Human civilization could come to an end for external reasons, like a giant meteor or super volcanoes or extreme climate change.
Video examples
Why are there so many...
This trait not only transforms insects, but also helps them maximize the available resources in an ecosystem. Take butterflies. In their larval caterpillar form, they chomp hungrily through leaves at a rapid rate
Video examples
Can you solve the...
The key is to maximize the support each assistant provides, not wasting a single kiloliter of fuel. It also helps us to think symmetrically so they can make shorter trips in either direction
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Joel Fuhrman
American Scientist
Combine anti-cancer foods to maximize protection against all cancers: A number of plant foods are associated with lower risk of cancers, and substances contained in these foods display anti-cancer or immune-boosting properties.
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Joseph Stiglitz
American Economist
The IP standards advanced countries favour typically are designed not to maximise innovation and scientific progress, but to maximise the profits of big pharmaceutical companies and others able to sway trade negotiations.
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Joe Kennedy III
American Politician
I have been extraordinarily fortunate in my life, luckier than almost anybody on this planet. And whenever I ran into challenges, my parents did everything they could so that I could maximize my own potential.
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Zephyr Teachout
American Lawyer
And my whole life I've been focused on questions of anti-corruption laws, on constitutional law, and it's essential that the power of this office be maximized to stop corruption at the national level.
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Yehuda Berg
American Clergyman
With every little bit of change we make in our lives, we can maximize that small change simply by asking ourselves: 'What's next? What can I do now? What additional responsibility can I take on?
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Jacqueline Novogratz
American Businesswoman
For too much of history, we've viewed the world's precious resources - both environmental and human - as things to extract, to make the most of in order to maximize their potential.
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Hope Jahren
American Scientist
Women live in a world where we are forced to consider our safety at every turn. We minimize risk while we maximize activity. It's this constant balancing act that we do.
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Kenny Stills
American Athlete
Me, in all aspects of my life, I'm thinking about how can I maximize my skill set and who I am as a person. That's part of my job in becoming a better receiver.
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Paul Allen
American Businessman
I think it's pretty unique to see a coach adjust to the talent he has and maximize the abilities of players he has and help them keep growing.
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Robert J. Waldinger
American Psychologist
It seems older people maximize their well-being more - they start to realize that life is short.
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Joel Fuhrman
American Scientist
Combine anti-cancer foods to maximize protection against all cancers: A number of plant foods are associated with lower risk of cancers, and substances contained in these foods display anti-cancer or immune-boosting properties.
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Joseph Stiglitz
American Economist
The IP standards advanced countries favour typically are designed not to maximise innovation and scientific progress, but to maximise the profits of big pharmaceutical companies and others able to sway trade negotiations.
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Joe Kennedy III
American Politician
I have been extraordinarily fortunate in my life, luckier than almost anybody on this planet. And whenever I ran into challenges, my parents did everything they could so that I could maximize my own potential.
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Zephyr Teachout
American Lawyer
And my whole life I've been focused on questions of anti-corruption laws, on constitutional law, and it's essential that the power of this office be maximized to stop corruption at the national level.
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Yehuda Berg
American Clergyman
With every little bit of change we make in our lives, we can maximize that small change simply by asking ourselves: 'What's next? What can I do now? What additional responsibility can I take on?
Quote examples
Jacqueline Novogratz
American Businesswoman
For too much of history, we've viewed the world's precious resources - both environmental and human - as things to extract, to make the most of in order to maximize their potential.
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Hope Jahren
American Scientist
Women live in a world where we are forced to consider our safety at every turn. We minimize risk while we maximize activity. It's this constant balancing act that we do.
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Kenny Stills
American Athlete
Me, in all aspects of my life, I'm thinking about how can I maximize my skill set and who I am as a person. That's part of my job in becoming a better receiver.
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Paul Allen
American Businessman
I think it's pretty unique to see a coach adjust to the talent he has and maximize the abilities of players he has and help them keep growing.
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Robert J. Waldinger
American Psychologist
It seems older people maximize their well-being more - they start to realize that life is short.
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