“Maximize” or “Maximise”—What's the difference?

Usage by country

Where each spelling is used

Of the 12 countries below, 8 prefer “maximize” and 4 prefer “maximise”. Usage levels are out of 100; the more common spelling in each country is in bold.

Usage level out of 100 (if available).
Country	maximize	maximise	Preference
United States	98	2	“maximize”
United Kingdom	24	76	“maximise”
India	83	17	“maximize”
Philippines	98	2	“maximize”
Canada	92	8	“maximize”
Australia	27	73	“maximise”
Liberia	100	0	“maximize”
Ireland	34	66	“maximise”
New Zealand	31	69	“maximise”
Jamaica	100	0	“maximize”
Trinidad & Tobago	100	0	“maximize”
Guyana	100	0	“maximize”

Usage

Examples in context

Real sentences for each spelling. Hover an example to copy it.

“maximize”

…goal of the gambler to maximize his expected gain but to…
…used to design policies that maximize the utility of people's choices.
This “design principle” works to maximize recycling, minimize waste, reduce consumption…
…the American League park, to maximize the television revenues from night
…IX should be interpreted to maximize female participation in athletics regardless…
…optimal wavelengths for each application maximize the contrast between the objects…
…on a 32-degree slope, to maximize privacy between floors.
…previously chosen that place to maximize his advantage in cavalry.
maximize sustainable economic yield
…increased nest concealment, which can maximize the fitness of males while…

“maximise”

…community and in order to maximise their ability to save, these…
…asking what was possible to maximise sales opportunities.
Its first objective is "to maximise support for the State of…
…to Clean Interviewing aims to maximise the reliability that information collected…
…help teachers manage information and maximise the impact of their interventions.
…to lock in moisture and maximise the effect of the seasoning.
…and industry took steps to maximise the use of the railroads,…
…published to challenge commissioners to maximise health outcome and minimise inequalities…
…weapon, mode and posture to maximise vessel survivability, which typically involves…
…next to railway stations to maximise trade and made them attractive…

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