maximiser

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maximize or maximise (ˈmæksɪˌmaɪz) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
1.  (tr) to make as high or great as possible; increase to a maximum
2.  maths to find the maximum of (a function)
 
maximise or maximise
 
vb
 
maximi'zation or maximise
 
n
 
maximi'sation or maximise
 
n
 
maxi'mation or maximise
 
n
 
'maximizer or maximise
 
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'maximiser or maximise
 
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