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   maximize

   /ˈmaksɪmʌɪz/

   verb

   • 1. make as large or great as possible: "the company was aiming to maximize profits"
   • ▪ make the best use of: "a thriller that maximizes the potential of its locations"

   Word Origin early 19th century: from Latin maximus (see maximum) + -ize.

   Derivatives

   • 1. maximizer noun

   Scrabble Points: 28

   • M

     3

   • A

     1

   • X

     8

   • I

     1

   • M

     3

   • I

     1

   • Z

     10

   • E

     1

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