maximization

[mak-suh-mahyz]

max·i·mize

[mak-suh-mahyz]
verb (used with object), max·i·mized, max·i·miz·ing.
1.
to increase to the greatest possible amount or degree: to look for ways of maximizing profit.
2.
to represent at the highest possible estimate; magnify: He maximized his importance in the program, minimizing the contributions of the other participants.
3.
to make the greatest or fullest use of: Maximize your time by planning ahead.
Also, especially British, max·i·mise.


Origin:
1795–1805; maxim(um) + -ize

max·i·mi·za·tion, max·i·ma·tion, noun
max·i·miz·er, noun

maximize, optimize.
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Maximization is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
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maximize or maximise (ˈmæksɪˌmaɪz)
 
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
 
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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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