noun
the act of raising to the highest possible point or condition or position
• Syn: ↑maximization, ↑maximisation
• Ant: ↑minimization (for: ↑maximization)
• Derivationally related forms: ↑maximise (for: ↑maximisation), ↑maximize (for: ↑maximization)
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\\ˌmaksəˈmāshən\ noun (-s)Etymology: maximate + -ion
: the act of maximizing or the quality or state of being maximized
Useful english dictionary. 2012.