MAXIMIZATION

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does maximization mean? 

• MAXIMIZATION (noun)
  The noun MAXIMIZATION has 2 senses:

1. the mathematical process of finding the maximum value of a function

2. the act of raising to the highest possible point or condition or position

  Familiarity information: MAXIMIZATION used as a noun is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• MAXIMIZATION (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

The mathematical process of finding the maximum value of a function

Classified under:

Nouns denoting acts or actions

Hypernyms ("maximization" is a kind of...):

mathematical operation; mathematical process; operation ((mathematics) calculation by mathematical methods)

Sense 2

Meaning:

The act of raising to the highest possible point or condition or position

Classified under:

Nouns denoting acts or actions

Synonyms:

maximation; maximisation; maximization

Hypernyms ("maximization" is a kind of...):

increase; step-up (the act of increasing something)

Antonym:

minimization (the act of reducing something to the least possible amount or degree or position)

Derivation:

maximize (make as big or large as possible)