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maximizing

maximizing

4.2
To make something as big or useful as possible
  • adjective
  • /ˈmæksɪˌmaɪzɪŋ/
translation icon : maximizando
  • The company is focusing on maximizing efficiency to boost profits.

The market outcome is not delivering the welfare maximizing result.

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Examples

  • The market outcome is not delivering the welfare maximizing result.

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  • And I'm going to use the term wealth maximizing law today.

  • Oh wow, the LG wing for maximizing consumption but still not quite there.

  • She developed a strategy for maximizing her study time before exams.

  • Our goal is to create a plan for maximizing the project's potential.

Synonyms

to maximize
vsmaximizing
133 4.1

To make something as large or useful as possible

is the gerund form referring to the process or act itself
to make the best
vsmaximizing
60 3.4

Create something of the highest quality

is about increasing size or amount rather than improving quality
to max
vsmaximizing
  • Informal
46 5.6

To reach the highest possible level or amount

focuses on increasing something to its highest degree
to max out
vsmaximizing
  • Informal
27 4.9

Reach the highest level or amount

describes raising something to its highest amount rather than just reaching capacity

Antonyms

minimization
5 5.5

The act of making something as small as possible

Compounds

profit-maximizing
  • Specialized
1 6.1

Trying to make as much money as possible

How Large

maximizing
4.2
raising
32 2.3

Surface Forms

maximizing positive

Morphology

maximizing = maximize (transparent) = maximize + ing

Formed by the verb 'maximize' plus the productive suffix '-ing' (present participle/adjectival use), so the meaning is directly derived from the verb.

Etymology

The word maximizing comes from the Latin word maximus meaning 'greatest', and it is the same root as the English words maximum and max, so to maximize something is to make it as big or as good as possible.