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maximize
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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).

maxi·mi·zation (-m-zshn) n.
maxi·mizer n.

maximize or -ise
Verb
[-izing, -ized] or -ising, -ised to make as high or great as possible; increase to a maximum
maximization
-isation n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.maximize - make as big or large as possible; "Maximize your profits!"
increase - make bigger or more; "The boss finally increased her salary"; "The university increased the number of students it admitted"
minimize, minimise - make small or insignificant; "Let's minimize the risk"
2.maximize - make the most of; "He maximized his role"
exploit, tap - draw from; make good use of; "we must exploit the resources we are given wisely"
Translations
maximize [ˈmæksɪmaɪz] vt [+ profits etc] → llevar al máximo [+ chances]; maximizar
maximize [ˈmæksɪmaɪz] vt [+ profits etc, chances] → maximiser
maximize [ˈmæksɪmaɪz] vtmaximieren
maximize [ˈmæksɪmaɪz] vt [+ profits etc] → massimizzare [+ chances]; aumentare al massimo


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