maximizev.

Brit.

/ˈmaksᵻmʌɪz/, U.S.

/ˈmæksəˌmaɪz/

Forms: 1800s– maximise, 1800s– maximize.

Origin: A borrowing from Latin, combined with an English element. Etymons: Latin maximus , -ize suffix.

Etymology: < classical Latin maximus (see maximum n.) + -ize suffix. With sense 2 compare earlier maximizer n. Compare French maximiser (1828, translating Bentham). Compare minimize v.

1. transitive. To increase to the highest possible degree or value (frequently in economic contexts); to enhance to the utmost, make the best possible use of. Also intransitive with on.

ΘΚΠ

the world > relative properties > quantity > increase in quantity, amount, or degree > [verb (transitive)] > to highest degree

to bring to a head1603

culminate1659

climax1807

maximize1815

the mind > attention and judgement > judgement or decision > misjudgement > misjudge [verb (transitive)] > over-estimate or overvalue

to make much (also little, nothing, too much, etc.) of (or on)c1395

to make of (also on)c1449

to make fair weather of1537

over-reckon1537

overmind1571

overween1588

overprize?1589

overcount1593

overvalue1597

overrate1599

wondernize1599

overhold1609

over-cess1611

overweight1613

overthinka1618

over-title1620

overcast1622

overmeasure1625

over-sum1628

overesteema1639

overproportion1642

outbid1688

overcharge1711

overestimate1797

overreach1822

overplay1835

maximize1866

maximate1881

out-reckon1898

fetishize1934

society > trade and finance > management of money > management of national resources > [verb (transitive)] > apply specific policies to

protect1778

rationalize1926

sterilize1930

reflate1932

maximize1943

overheat1956

inflation-proof1973

the world > relative properties > quantity > increase in quantity, amount, or degree > [verb (intransitive)] > to highest degree

maximize1973

1815 J. Bentham Chrestomathia ii. 8 Maximizing the use and application made of this principle; i.e...raising it to a maximum.

1825 J. Bentham Observ. Mr. Peel's Speech 27 You may maximize attendance, and you may minimize it.

1866 W. R. Alger Solitudes Nature & Man iv. 360 Instead of minimizing he maximized the distinction of himself from other men.

1899 T. C. Allbutt et al. Syst. Med. VIII. 282 The turpitude is maximised.

1902 W. James Varieties Relig. Experience 130 In contrast with such healthy-minded views as these..stands a radically opposite view, a way of maximizing evil.

1943 E. R. Walker From Econ. Theory to Policy v. 93 He [sc. the businessman]..is frequently engaged in exploratory action, designed to discover methods of maximizing profit.

1973 C. Bonington Next Horizon i. 20 Maximize on any goodwill gained by this earlier expedition.

1988 New Yorker 26 Sept. 94/2 If that means that we have to minimize ourselves as artists..and maximize ourselves as communicators, so be it.

2019 Z. P. Nagy et al. in G. Kovacs et al. How to prepare Egg & Embryo xviii. 216 The primary aim for these patients with fertility preservation is to maximize the number of eggs (mature eggs) retrieved.

†2. intransitive. Chiefly Theology. To maintain the most rigorous or far-reaching interpretation possible of a doctrine or an obligation. Obsolete.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > language > speech > agreement > observance > observe, adhere, or keep a promise [verb (intransitive)]

to make (hold, pay, keep, yield or break) a vowc1290

beholda1400

to hold touch (also the touches)c1400

faithc1410

withholda1450

to keep touch1541

adherec1550

as good as one's word (also promise)c1560

inhere1563

watch1608

maximize1875

society > faith > aspects of faith > doctrine > [verb (intransitive)] > rigorous

maximize1875

1875 J. H. Newman Lect. Diffic. Anglicans (1876) 365 When I speak of minimizing, I am not turning the profession of it into a dogma; men, if they will, may maximize for me, provided they too keep from dogmatizing.

1882 Contemp. Rev. Feb. 243 I am far from wishing to maximize upon this matter.

1898 W. J. K. Little Our Churches 13 The Roman Church may be said to maximise, the Anglican to minimise. The Anglican teaches just what is necessary to be believed for the salvation of souls; the Roman turns pious opinions into necessary doctrines.

3. intransitive. To reach a maximum value.

ΚΠ

1941 RCA Rev. Apr. 476 The vector representing the carrier maximizes at each end of its phase excursion or twice each modulating cycle.

1974 Globe & Mail (Toronto) 21 Oct. 4/3 If emissions were curtailed now, the resultant ozone destruction would maximize around 1990 and would remain significant for several decades.

2009 R. Ianieri Options Theory & Trading xvii. 304 So if the bull spread maximizes at $55.00 or higher and the bear spread maximizes at $55.00 or lower, a stock price of $55.00 will maximize both spreads.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2001; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	maximize
释义	maximizev. Brit. /ˈmaksᵻmʌɪz/, U.S. /ˈmæksəˌmaɪz/ Forms: 1800s– maximise, 1800s– maximize. Origin: A borrowing from Latin, combined with an English element. Etymons: Latin maximus , -ize suffix. Etymology: < classical Latin maximus (see maximum n.) + -ize suffix. With sense 2 compare earlier maximizer n. Compare French maximiser (1828, translating Bentham). Compare minimize v. 1. transitive. To increase to the highest possible degree or value (frequently in economic contexts); to enhance to the utmost, make the best possible use of. Also intransitive with on. ΘΚΠ the world > relative properties > quantity > increase in quantity, amount, or degree > [verb (transitive)] > to highest degree to bring to a head1603 culminate1659 climax1807 maximize1815 the mind > attention and judgement > judgement or decision > misjudgement > misjudge [verb (transitive)] > over-estimate or overvalue to make much (also little, nothing, too much, etc.) of (or on)c1395 to make of (also on)c1449 to make fair weather of1537 over-reckon1537 overmind1571 overween1588 overprize?1589 overcount1593 overvalue1597 overrate1599 wondernize1599 overhold1609 over-cess1611 overweight1613 overthinka1618 over-title1620 overcast1622 overmeasure1625 over-sum1628 overesteema1639 overproportion1642 outbid1688 overcharge1711 overestimate1797 overreach1822 overplay1835 maximize1866 maximate1881 out-reckon1898 fetishize1934 society > trade and finance > management of money > management of national resources > [verb (transitive)] > apply specific policies to protect1778 rationalize1926 sterilize1930 reflate1932 maximize1943 overheat1956 inflation-proof1973 the world > relative properties > quantity > increase in quantity, amount, or degree > [verb (intransitive)] > to highest degree maximize1973 1815 J. Bentham Chrestomathia ii. 8 Maximizing the use and application made of this principle; i.e...raising it to a maximum. 1825 J. Bentham Observ. Mr. Peel's Speech 27 You may maximize attendance, and you may minimize it. 1866 W. R. Alger Solitudes Nature & Man iv. 360 Instead of minimizing he maximized the distinction of himself from other men. 1899 T. C. Allbutt et al. Syst. Med. VIII. 282 The turpitude is maximised. 1902 W. James Varieties Relig. Experience 130 In contrast with such healthy-minded views as these..stands a radically opposite view, a way of maximizing evil. 1943 E. R. Walker From Econ. Theory to Policy v. 93 He [sc. the businessman]..is frequently engaged in exploratory action, designed to discover methods of maximizing profit. 1973 C. Bonington Next Horizon i. 20 Maximize on any goodwill gained by this earlier expedition. 1988 New Yorker 26 Sept. 94/2 If that means that we have to minimize ourselves as artists..and maximize ourselves as communicators, so be it. 2019 Z. P. Nagy et al. in G. Kovacs et al. How to prepare Egg & Embryo xviii. 216 The primary aim for these patients with fertility preservation is to maximize the number of eggs (mature eggs) retrieved. †2. intransitive. Chiefly Theology. To maintain the most rigorous or far-reaching interpretation possible of a doctrine or an obligation. Obsolete. ΘΚΠ the mind > language > speech > agreement > observance > observe, adhere, or keep a promise [verb (intransitive)] to make (hold, pay, keep, yield or break) a vowc1290 beholda1400 to hold touch (also the touches)c1400 faithc1410 withholda1450 to keep touch1541 adherec1550 as good as one's word (also promise)c1560 inhere1563 watch1608 maximize1875 society > faith > aspects of faith > doctrine > [verb (intransitive)] > rigorous maximize1875 1875 J. H. Newman Lect. Diffic. Anglicans (1876) 365 When I speak of minimizing, I am not turning the profession of it into a dogma; men, if they will, may maximize for me, provided they too keep from dogmatizing. 1882 Contemp. Rev. Feb. 243 I am far from wishing to maximize upon this matter. 1898 W. J. K. Little Our Churches 13 The Roman Church may be said to maximise, the Anglican to minimise. The Anglican teaches just what is necessary to be believed for the salvation of souls; the Roman turns pious opinions into necessary doctrines. 3. intransitive. To reach a maximum value. ΚΠ 1941 RCA Rev. Apr. 476 The vector representing the carrier maximizes at each end of its phase excursion or twice each modulating cycle. 1974 Globe & Mail (Toronto) 21 Oct. 4/3 If emissions were curtailed now, the resultant ozone destruction would maximize around 1990 and would remain significant for several decades. 2009 R. Ianieri Options Theory & Trading xvii. 304 So if the bull spread maximizes at $55.00 or higher and the bear spread maximizes at $55.00 or lower, a stock price of $55.00 will maximize both spreads. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2001; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < v.1815
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