n. The act of raising something to its greatest value or extent.
n. The process of finding the maximum value of a function.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. The act or process of increasing to the highest degree.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. The act or process of maximizing, or raising to the highest degree. Ben-tham. Also spelled maximisation.
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n. the act of raising to the highest possible point or condition or position
n. the mathematical process of finding the maximum value of a function
Word Usage
"Some of those large institutions, such as large public pension funds, or union-associated funds, may well have agendas that go beyond the long-term maximization of profits for all shareholders."