noun
1. the mathematical process of finding the maximum value of a function
• Hypernyms: ↑mathematical process, ↑mathematical operation, ↑operation
2. the act of raising to the highest possible point or condition or position
• Syn: ↑maximisation, ↑maximation
• Ant: ↑minimization
• Derivationally related forms: ↑maximise (for: ↑maximisation), ↑maximize
Useful english dictionary. 2012.