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How to Use Maximise: Definition & Examples (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：make as large as possible (maximise)

maximise 🔊

/ˈmæksɪmaɪz/

vt.

To make something as big, as much, or as good as it can possibly be.

Maximise concept illustrated by inflating a balloon to its absolute limit.

make as large as possible 🔊

➕

/meɪk əz lɑːrdʒ əz ˈpɒsɪbəl/

vt.

To increase something to its highest potential or limit.

📁 Category：Technological Inventions 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'maximus' (greatest) + suffix '-ise', meaning to make greatest.

💡 Mnemonic

MAX-imise: think of MAXimum effort to make something the MAX.

📖 Example

Before my trip, I need to maximise the storage on my phone by deleting old videos. 🔊 I must delete old videos to free up space and make phone storage as large as possible before traveling.

🔗 Collocations

maximise profit – to increase profit to the highest level

maximise efficiency – to improve efficiency to the utmost

maximise potential – to develop potential fully

🔄 Synonyms

optimise (vt.) – to make as effective or functional as possible

enhance (vt.) – to improve the quality, value, or extent of something

amplify (vt.) – to increase the volume or intensity of something

🚫 Antonyms

minimise (vt.) – to reduce something to the smallest possible amount or degree

reduce (vt.) – to make something smaller or less in size, amount, or degree

limit (vt.) – to set a restriction on something

🌱 Derivatives

maximisation (n.) – the act or process of making something as great as possible

maximum (adj./n.) – the greatest or highest possible

📖 Cultural Story

Derived from Latin 'maximus' (greatest). In modern English, it is key in economics and business for optimizing outcomes, like profit maximisation.

Meaning 2：make the best use of (maximise)

maximise 🔊

/ˈmæksɪmaɪz/

vt.

To make the best or fullest use of something available.

Maximise meaning shown by efficiently packing a suitcase to full capacity.

make the best use of 🔊

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/meɪk ðə best juːz əv/

vt.

To utilize something to its fullest extent for optimal results.

📁 Category：Entertainment & Sports 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

To improve his performance, the athlete tries to maximise every minute of his training sessions. 🔊 The athlete aims to make the best use of every training minute to enhance performance.

🔗 Collocations

maximise opportunities – to take full advantage of available chances

maximise resources – to use resources in the most efficient way

maximise time – to make the most productive use of time

🔄 Synonyms

utilise (vt.) – to make practical and effective use of something

exploit (vt.) – to use something to the greatest possible advantage

leverage (vt.) – to use something to maximum benefit

🚫 Antonyms

waste (vt.) – to use or expend carelessly or inefficiently

squander (vt.) – to waste something in a reckless manner

🌱 Derivatives

maximisation (n.) – the act or process of making the best use of something

maximum (adj./n.) – the greatest or highest possible