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Definition of maximization

maximization

/ˌmæk.sə.məˈzeɪ.ʃən/
(UK: maximisation)
max · i · mi · za · tion
Plural:maximizations
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maximization Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The act or process of increasing something to the greatest possible amount, degree, or value, or making the best possible use of a resource.

Example

"The company's primary objective this quarter is the maximization of shareholder value through operational efficiency."

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• Rhymes for maximization

• Nearby Words

maximal
maximalist
maximally
maximization
maximize
maximizer
maximum

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 19th century (originally coined by the philosopher Jeremy Bentham) from the verb 'maximize' and the noun-forming suffix '-ation', ultimately deriving from Latin 'maximus', meaning 'greatest'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Maximization. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/maximization
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