maximising

Thân thiện

The scientist is maximising the efficiency of the solar panel.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Making as great as possible: The act or process of increasing something to its highest possible level, degree, or amount.

Usage

The adjective "maximising" is used to describe a strategy, action, or process that is focused on achieving the greatest possible value, output, or efficiency from a given situation or set of resources. It is often used in contexts like business, economics, and personal productivity.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • The company adopted a maximising strategy to increase its market share. (The company's strategy was focused on making its market share as great as possible.)
  • Her maximising approach to study time helped her achieve top grades. (Her approach to study time was aimed at making her learning outcomes as great as possible.)

Advanced Usage

• "Utility-maximising behaviour": In economics, this describes the theory that consumers make choices to gain the highest possible satisfaction from their purchases.
  • Economic models often assume utility-maximising behaviour from rational consumers.
• "Profit-maximising output": The level of production where a firm achieves the highest possible profit.
  • The factory adjusted its production to reach its profit-maximising output.

Variants and Related Words

• Maximise (verb): To make as large or great as possible.
  • We need to maximise our efficiency.
• Maximisation (noun): The process of making something as great as possible.
  • The maximisation of shareholder value is a key goal.
• Maximum (noun/adjective): The greatest possible amount or the highest point.
  • He achieved the maximum score.

Synonyms

• Optimising: Making the best or most effective use of a situation or resource.
• Augmenting: Making something greater by adding to it.

Related Phrases

• "Cost-maximising": An unusual or ironic phrase, typically the opposite of the common "cost-minimising," implying making costs as high as possible.
  • No rational business pursues a cost-maximising policy.
• "Value-maximising decision": A choice made to create the greatest possible worth.
  • The merger was a value-maximising decision for the company.

Related Idioms

• "To get the most out of something": To use something in a way that gives you the greatest possible benefit or enjoyment. This is a common idiom related to the concept of maximising.
  • She knows how to get the most out of her vacation time.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. making as great as possible

Từ đồng nghĩa

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