maximization

max·i·mize  (mks-mz)

tr.v. max·i·mized, max·i·miz·ing, max·i·miz·es

1. To increase or make as great as possible: "the ideal of maximizing opportunity through the equalizing of educational opportunity" (Robert J. Havighurst).

2. To assign the highest possible importance to.

3. Mathematics To find the largest value of (a function).

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maxi·mi·zation (-m-zshn) n.

maxi·mizer n.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	maximization - the mathematical process of finding the maximum value of a function mathematical operation, mathematical process, operation - (mathematics) calculation by mathematical methods; "the problems at the end of the chapter demonstrated the mathematical processes involved in the derivation"; "they were learning the basic operations of arithmetic"
	2.	maximization - the act of raising to the highest possible point or condition or position maximation, maximisation step-up, increase - the act of increasing something; "he gave me an increase in salary" minimisation, minimization - the act of reducing something to the least possible amount or degree or position

Translations

maximization [ˌmæksɪmaɪˈzeɪʃən] N [of profits, assets, potential] → maximización f

maximization [ˌmæksɪmaɪˈzeɪʃ^ən] maximisation (British) n [profit] → maximisation f

maximization

n → Maximierung f