Optimize vs. Maximize

Optimizeverb

To act optimistically or as an optimist.

Optimizeverb

(transitive) To make (something) optimal.

Optimizeverb

(transitive) To make (something) more efficient, such as a computer program.

Optimizeverb

(intransitive) To become optimal.

Optimizeverb

To make as useful, effective, or functional as possible; as, to optimize the speed of a computer program.

Optimizeverb

To get the most out of; to use to the best effect; to exploit fully; as, to optimize one's return on investment.

Optimizeverb

make optimal; get the most out of; use best;

Optimizeverb

modify to achieve maximum efficiency in storage capacity or time or cost;

Optimizeverb

act as an optimist and take a sunny view of the world

Maximizeverb

to make as large as possible

Maximizeverb

to expand (a window) to fill the main display area

Maximizeverb

To increase to the highest degree.

Maximizeverb

make as big or large as possible;

Maximizeverb

make the most of;