Which statement best defines maximise?

• A. To make the most of something
• B. To maximize returns
• C. To use something in a way that allows one to get the best possible result
• D. To make as large as possible

Answer: (D)

Maximise means to increase something to its greatest possible amount or degree. It captures the idea of making the value or size as large as possible, which is why the statement that defines it best is the one describing making something as large as possible. The other options touch on related ideas—using something to get the best result, or improving outcome in a specific context—but they do not convey the general sense of pushing quantity or size to the maximum.