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maximize

Pronunciation: [ˈmæksɪmaɪz]

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Learn how to use maximize in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “goal achievement”

(verb) to make something as large or great as possible. This is like trying to get the best score in a game or to use all your resources to get the best outcome.

Example

She worked hard to maximize her chances of winning the competition.

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He didn't try to maximize his learning, so his grade dropped.

Example

How can we maximize our time during this project?

Context: “mathematics”

(verb) to find the highest value of a function or quantity. This is often used in math to get the biggest number out of a set.

Example

The team used calculus to maximize the area of the rectangle.

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They couldn't maximize the function because they made a mistake in their calculations.

Example

What method do we use to maximize this equation?

How to pronounce maximize

Pronunciation: [ˈmæksɪmaɪz]

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