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noun the mathematical process of finding the maximum value of a function
noun the act of raising to the highest possible point or condition or position
originEtymology tree English maximize Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Indo-European *-Hō Proto-Indo-European *-tiHō Proto-Italic *-tiō Latin -tiō Latin -ātiōlbor. Old French -ationbor. Middle English -acioun English -ation English maximization From maximize + -ation.
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