max´i|mi|za´tion

max´i|mi|za´tion
max|i|mize «MAK suh myz», verb, -mized, -miz|ing.
–v.t.
to increase or magnify to the highest possible amount or degree: »

to maximize profits. Instead of maximizing facilities for motorcars, we should maximize the advantages of urban life (New Yorker).

–v.i.
to maintain the most rigorous or comprehensive interpretation of a theological doctrine or an obligation.
[< maxim(um) + -ize]
max´i|mi|za´tion, noun.
max´i|miz´er, noun.

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  • max´i|miz´er — max|i|mize «MAK suh myz», verb, mized, miz|ing. –v.t. to increase or magnify to the highest possible amount or degree: »to maximize profits. Instead of maximizing facilities for motorcars, we should maximize the advantages of urban life (New… …   Useful english dictionary

  • max|i|mize — «MAK suh myz», verb, mized, miz|ing. –v.t. to increase or magnify to the highest possible amount or degree: »to maximize profits. Instead of maximizing facilities for motorcars, we should maximize the advantages of urban life (New Yorker). –v.i.… …   Useful english dictionary

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  • max — ad·max·il·lary; ag·ri·o·li·max; an·ti·cli·max; en·do·li·max; max·il·la; max·il·lar·ia; max·il·li·ped; max·il·lo·palatal; max·il·lu·la; max·im; max·i·mal; max·i·mal·ism; max·i·mal·ist; max·i·mal·ize; max·i·mate; max·i·ma·tion; max·imed;… …   English syllables

  • Reinhardt, Max — (Max Goldmann, 1873 1943)    Director, actor, manager. Reinhardt is among the most significant figures in the entire history of the German theater. He was both the herald of a new era and a fulfillment of nearly everything that had gone before it …   Historical dictionary of German Theatre

  • Glass, Max — (June 12, 1881, Jaroslau, Galicia, Austria Hungary [now Jaroslaw, Poland] July 18, 1965, Paris, France)    The son of a Jewish jeweler, he settled in Vienna with his parents. Having graduated with a diploma in philosophy, he published articles… …   Encyclopedia of French film directors

  • maximization — max·i·mi·za·tion …   English syllables

  • maximize — max•i•mize [[t]ˈmæk səˌmaɪz[/t]] v. t. mized, miz•ing 1) to increase to the greatest possible amount or degree: to maximize profits[/ex] 2) to give the highest estimate to 3) cvb to make fullest use of • Etymology: 1795–1805 max i•mi•za′tion, max …   From formal English to slang

  • maximize — max|i|mize [ mæksı,maız ] verb transitive to make something as large as possible: We aim to maximize profits over the next year. We suggest you maximize the screen before completing the application form. ─ opposite MINIMIZE ╾ max|i|mi|za|tion [… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

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