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Maximized: meaning, definitions and examples

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maximized

 

[ mæk.sɪ.maɪzd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

mathematics optimization

Maximized is the past tense of 'maximize', meaning to make something as large or great as possible. This term is often used in mathematical contexts, particularly in optimization problems where the goal is to find the highest value of a function. In business settings, it may refer to maximizing profits or efficiency. The concept can apply in various fields, including economics, engineering, and decision-making processes.

Synonyms

amplified, boosted, enhanced, increased

Examples of usage

  • We maximized our profits this quarter.
  • The team maximized the project’s efficiency.
  • She maximized the use of available resources.

Translations

Translations of the word "maximized" in other languages:

🇵🇹 maximizado

🇮🇳 अधिकतम किया हुआ

🇩🇪 maximiert

🇮🇩 dimaksimalkan

🇺🇦 максимізований

🇵🇱 zmaksymalizowany

🇯🇵 最大化された

🇫🇷 maximisé

🇪🇸 maximizado

🇹🇷 maksimize edilmiş

🇰🇷 극대화된

🇸🇦 مُعَظَّم

🇨🇿 maximalizovaný

🇸🇰 maximalizovaný

🇨🇳 最大化的

🇸🇮 maksimiziran

🇮🇸 maximeraður

🇰🇿 максимизацияланған

🇬🇪 მაქსიმიზირებული

🇦🇿 maksimuma çatdırılmış

🇲🇽 maximizado

Etymology

The word 'maximize' derives from the Latin word 'maximus', meaning 'greatest' or 'largest'. The suffix '-ize' is added to form a verb that conveys the action of making something the greatest or maximizing its potential. The term has evolved through English usage, appearing prominently in mathematical texts and economic analyses by the 19th century. Its increasing importance in various fields reflects a growing focus on optimization and efficiency in modern society. As disciplines such as operations research emerged, the need to maximize outputs became a central theme in academia and industry alike. Today, 'maximized' is frequently used in discussions related to economics, finance, and resource management, demonstrating its relevance across disciplines.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,206, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.