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maximization

 

[ ˌmæksɪmaɪˈzeɪʃən ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

mathematics

The action of making something as great as possible.

Synonyms

enhancement, maximizing, optimization

Examples of usage

  • The maximization of profits is the main goal of any business.
  • She focused on the maximization of her potential in order to achieve success.
Context #2 | Noun

economics

The process of increasing the efficiency of a system or process to achieve the best possible outcome.

Synonyms

enhancement, maximizing, optimization

Examples of usage

  • The company's maximization of resources led to increased productivity.
  • They implemented strategies for the maximization of profits.
Context #3 | Verb

general

To make something as great as possible or to increase to the highest level.

Synonyms

enhance, maximize, optimize

Examples of usage

  • They aimed to maximize their potential in the project.
  • The team worked towards maximizing their performance.

Translations

Translations of the word "maximization" in other languages:

🇵🇹 maximização

🇮🇳 अधिकतमकरण

🇩🇪 Maximierung

🇮🇩 maksimalisasi

🇺🇦 максимізація

🇵🇱 maksymalizacja

🇯🇵 最大化 (さいだいか)

🇫🇷 maximisation

🇪🇸 maximización

🇹🇷 maksimizasyon

🇰🇷 극대화 (極大化)

🇸🇦 تعظيم

🇨🇿 maximalizace

🇸🇰 maximalizácia

🇨🇳 最大化 (zuìdà huà)

🇸🇮 maksimizacija

🇮🇸 hámarka

🇰🇿 максимизация

🇬🇪 მაქსიმიზაცია

🇦🇿 maksimizasiya

🇲🇽 maximización

Etymology

The word 'maximization' originates from the Latin word 'maximus', meaning 'greatest' or 'largest'. It has been used in various fields such as mathematics, economics, and general contexts to refer to the process of making something as great as possible or achieving the best outcome. The concept of maximization has been a key principle in decision-making and resource management throughout history.

See also: maximize, maximizer, maximizing.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,870, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.