noun ·5 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The act of raising something to its greatest value or extent. countable, uncountable

   "Monopolies engaging in profit maximization will produce at the quantity where its marginal revenue equals marginal cost."

2. 2
   the act of raising to the highest possible point or condition or position wordnet
3. 3
   The process of finding the maximum value of a function. countable, uncountable
4. 4
   the mathematical process of finding the maximum value of a function wordnet

Synonyms

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maximationmaximisation

Antonyms

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minimization

Example

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"To strive for maximization of self interest, happiness or security seems very natural for a human being."

Etymology

From maximize + -ation.

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