maximize
/ˈmæksɪmaɪz/verb
उच्चारण मैक्सिमाइज़
अधिकतम करना
Core word
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[T]
to increase something as much as possible; to make the best use of something
अधिकतम करना
- maximize your score
- Companies try to maximize profits during the festival season.
- Farmers want to maximize their yield with the same amount of water.
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- You can maximize your chances of passing by revising regularly.
- Click the button to maximize the window and read the whole page.
Synonyms increase boost expand optimize make the most of
Opposite minimize
§Structures (grammar patterns) 5
maximize + noun
Maximize takes a direct object and means to increase something as much as possible: maximize profit, maximize your chances.
'Maximize' के बाद direct object आता है और इसका अर्थ किसी चीज़ को अधिकतम तक बढ़ाना है: maximize profit, maximize your chances।
- Companies try to maximize profits.
- Radhika studied hard to maximize her chances of selection.
maximize the use of sth / make the most of sth
In the second meaning, maximize means to make the best use of something such as time, space or a resource.
दूसरे अर्थ में 'maximize' का अर्थ समय, स्थान या संसाधन का सर्वोत्तम उपयोग करना है।
- Good planners maximize the use of space in small flats.
- The farmers maximized the yield by using better seeds.
maximize (BrE: maximise) and -ise / -ize
British English accepts both maximise and maximize; in a single answer keep one spelling consistently.
ब्रिटिश English में maximise और maximize दोनों मान्य हैं; एक ही उत्तर में एक ही spelling लगातार रखें।
- The project aims to maximise the benefit to students.
maximize vs. minimize (opposites)
The opposite verb is minimize; both are used in pairs, as in maximize gains and minimize risks.
विपरीत verb 'minimize' है; दोनों प्रायः जोड़े में आते हैं, जैसे maximize gains and minimize risks।
- The aim is to maximize profit and minimize loss.
maximize + noun + by + -ing
To show the method, use by followed by an -ing form.
तरीका बताने के लिए 'by' के बाद -ing रूप आता है।
- She maximized her savings by cutting unnecessary expenses.
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maximize + noun (outcomes)
profitincomeoutputefficiencyreturns
- The factory changed shifts to maximize output.
maximize + noun (chances)
your chancesthe opportunitythe benefitthe impactyour score
- Careful revision will maximize your score.
maximize + noun (resources)
the use ofspacetimeresourcespotential
- She maximizes her time by studying on the bus.
adverb + maximize
fullyeffectivelydeliberatelyeasilyquickly
- The app helps you fully maximize your savings.
maximize + noun (technology)
a windowthe screenthe appthe view
- Press the key to maximize the window.
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- The government wants to maximize tax collection without burdening the poor.
सरकार गरीबों पर बोझ डाले बिना कर-संग्रह को अधिकतम करना चाहती है।
- To maximize your marks, attempt the easy questions first.
अपने अंकों को अधिकतम करने के लिए पहले आसान प्रश्न हल कीजिए।
- Solar panels on the roof maximize the sunlight the building receives.
छत पर लगे सोलर पैनल इमारत को मिलने वाली धूप का अधिकतम उपयोग करते हैं।
- He arranged the shelves to maximize the display of new books.
उसने नई पुस्तकों के प्रदर्शन को अधिकतम करने के लिए अलमारियाँ सजाईं।
- Click the button on the screen to maximize the window.
विंडो को बड़ा करने के लिए स्क्रीन पर बटन दबाइए।
- The shopkeeper rearranged the counter to maximize sales during Diwali.
दुकानदार ने दीवाली के दौरान बिक्री को अधिकतम करने के लिए काउंटर की सजावट बदली।
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✗ We should maximize the use of the library for to improve our reading.
✓ We should maximize the use of the library to improve our reading.
Purpose is shown by to + verb; for to together is wrong.
उद्देश्य 'to + verb' से दिखाया जाता है; 'for to' एक साथ गलत है।