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maximize

 

[ ˈmæksɪˌmaɪz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in mathematics

Make as large or great as possible. To increase to the greatest possible amount or degree.

Synonyms

enhance, maximise, optimize

Examples of usage

  • We need to maximize our profits this quarter.
  • The goal is to maximize efficiency in our production process.
Context #2 | Verb

in business

To make the most of or get the most out of something.

Synonyms

capitalize on, exploit, utilize

Examples of usage

  • We need to maximize our sales by the end of the year.
  • The company aims to maximize shareholder value.

Translations

Translations of the word "maximize" in other languages:

🇵🇹 maximizar

🇮🇳 अधिकतम करना

🇩🇪 maximieren

🇮🇩 memaksimalkan

🇺🇦 максимізувати

🇵🇱 maksymalizować

🇯🇵 最大化する

🇫🇷 maximiser

🇪🇸 maximizar

🇹🇷 maksimize etmek

🇰🇷 최대화하다

🇸🇦 زيادة إلى الحد الأقصى

🇨🇿 maximalizovat

🇸🇰 maximalizovať

🇨🇳 最大化

🇸🇮 maksimirati

🇮🇸 hámarka

🇰🇿 максимизациялау

🇬🇪 მაქსიმიზაცია

🇦🇿 maksimallaşdırmaq

🇲🇽 maximizar

Etymology

The word 'maximize' originated from the Latin word 'maximus' meaning 'greatest'. It entered the English language in the early 19th century. The concept of maximizing has been prevalent in various fields such as mathematics, business, and optimization strategies.

See also: maximization, maximizer, maximizing.

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