maximizingn.

Brit.

/ˈmaksᵻmʌɪzɪŋ/, U.S.

/ˈmæksəˌmaɪzɪŋ/

Forms: 1800s– maximizing, 1900s– maximising.

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: maximize v., -ing suffix¹.

Etymology: < maximize v. + -ing suffix¹.

The action of maximize v.

ΚΠ

1894 Jrnl. Polit. Econ. 2 564 It would seem preferable to state the problem of economics as the minimizing of pain rather than as the maximizing of pleasure.

1977 J. F. Fixx Compl. Bk. Running ii. 14 Our society puts considerable emphasis on personal development and the maximizing of one's potential.

1989 Independent 29 Nov. 36 If his superb lines of running do not take him past the tackle his momentum often takes him through it; this maximising of resources is typically All Black.

This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, March 2001; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

maximizingadj.

Brit.

/ˈmaksᵻmʌɪzɪŋ/, U.S.

/ˈmæksəˌmaɪzɪŋ/

Forms: 1900s– maximising, 1900s– maximizing.

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: maximize v., -ing suffix².

Etymology: < maximize v. + -ing suffix².

That increases (something) to the highest possible degree or value.

ΘΚΠ

the world > relative properties > quantity > increase in quantity, amount, or degree > [adjective] > increasing to highest degree

culminating1654

climaxing1843

maximizing1949

society > trade and finance > management of money > management of national resources > [adjective] > relating to states or trends of the economy

anti-inflation1870

anti-inflationist1874

robust1886

static1890

recessionary1897

deflationary1920

inflationary1920

maximized1920

mature1928

recessional1929

anti-inflationary1932

reflationary1932

reflationist1932

Kondratieff1935

anti-cyclical1938

flatline1946

maximizing1949

stagnationist1951

countercyclical1952

recessed1956

recessive1971

stagflationary1971

flatlined1986

1927 N. P. Williams Ideas of Fall & Orig. Sin 395 The maximising and minimising versions of the Fall-Doctrine.

1949 Mind 58 195 The concept of a maximising individual, the famous ‘Economic Man’, has arisen.

1968 Listener 28 Mar. 403/1 Time enough, if the peasant is already a maximising Economic Man in the Henry Ford mould.

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

单词	maximizing
释义	maximizingn. Brit. /ˈmaksᵻmʌɪzɪŋ/, U.S. /ˈmæksəˌmaɪzɪŋ/ Forms: 1800s– maximizing, 1900s– maximising. Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: maximize v., -ing suffix¹. Etymology: < maximize v. + -ing suffix¹. The action of maximize v. ΚΠ 1894 Jrnl. Polit. Econ. 2 564 It would seem preferable to state the problem of economics as the minimizing of pain rather than as the maximizing of pleasure. 1977 J. F. Fixx Compl. Bk. Running ii. 14 Our society puts considerable emphasis on personal development and the maximizing of one's potential. 1989 Independent 29 Nov. 36 If his superb lines of running do not take him past the tackle his momentum often takes him through it; this maximising of resources is typically All Black. This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, March 2001; most recently modified version published online March 2022). maximizingadj. Brit. /ˈmaksᵻmʌɪzɪŋ/, U.S. /ˈmæksəˌmaɪzɪŋ/ Forms: 1900s– maximising, 1900s– maximizing. Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: maximize v., -ing suffix². Etymology: < maximize v. + -ing suffix². That increases (something) to the highest possible degree or value. ΘΚΠ the world > relative properties > quantity > increase in quantity, amount, or degree > [adjective] > increasing to highest degree culminating1654 climaxing1843 maximizing1949 society > trade and finance > management of money > management of national resources > [adjective] > relating to states or trends of the economy anti-inflation1870 anti-inflationist1874 robust1886 static1890 recessionary1897 deflationary1920 inflationary1920 maximized1920 mature1928 recessional1929 anti-inflationary1932 reflationary1932 reflationist1932 Kondratieff1935 anti-cyclical1938 flatline1946 maximizing1949 stagnationist1951 countercyclical1952 recessed1956 recessive1971 stagflationary1971 flatlined1986 1927 N. P. Williams Ideas of Fall & Orig. Sin 395 The maximising and minimising versions of the Fall-Doctrine. 1949 Mind 58 195 The concept of a maximising individual, the famous ‘Economic Man’, has arisen. 1968 Listener 28 Mar. 403/1 Time enough, if the peasant is already a maximising Economic Man in the Henry Ford mould. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2001; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.1894adj.1927
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