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Definition of maximizer

maximizer

/ˈmæk.sɪˌmaɪ.zɚ/
(UK: maximiser)
max · i · miz · er
Plural:maximizers
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maximizer Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person or thing that increases something to its greatest possible amount, value, or degree.

Example

"The firm acts as a profit maximizer by streamlining operations and cutting unnecessary overhead."

2

A person who exhaustively evaluates all available options in order to make the absolute best possible choice, as opposed to settling for one that is merely adequate (in psychology and behavioral economics).

Example

"As a classic maximizer, she read dozens of product reviews and compared specifications across ten websites before buying a laptop."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In behavioral economics and psychology, "maximizer" is specifically contrasted with "satisficer" to distinguish someone who exhaustively seeks the absolute best option from someone who settles for an option that meets their basic criteria.

• Nearby Words

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