definitions

maximize

[ mak-suh-mahyz ]
/ ˈmæk səˌmaɪz /
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verb (used with object), max·i·mized, max·i·miz·ing.

to increase to the greatest possible amount or degree: to look for ways of maximizing profit.
to represent at the highest possible estimate; magnify: He maximized his importance in the program, minimizing the contributions of the other participants.
to make the greatest or fullest use of: Maximize your time by planning ahead.

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RELATED WORDS

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maximilian armor, maximilian i, maximilian ii, maximin, maximite, maximize, maximum, maximum breathing capacity, maximum card, maximum likelihood, maximum likelihood estimation
Also especially British, max·i·mise.

Origin of maximize

First recorded in 1795–1805; maxim(um) + -ize

Related forms

max·i·mi·za·tion, max·i·ma·tion, nounmax·i·miz·er, noun

Can be confused

maximize optimize
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British Dictionary definitions for maximization

maximize

maximise

/ (ˈmæksɪˌmaɪz) /

verb

(tr) to make as high or great as possible; increase to a maximum
maths to find the maximum of (a function)

Derived Forms

maximization, maximisation or maximation, nounmaximizer or maximiser, noun
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