Definition of "maximization" [max•i•mi•za•tion]

• The act of raising something to its greatest value or extent. (noun)
• The process of finding the maximum value of a function. (noun)

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• "Some of those large institutions, such as large public pension funds, or union-associated funds, may well have agendas that go beyond the long-term maximization of profits for all shareholders."
• "I control a privately held corporation that provides my livelihood and, I can assure you, profit maximization is not and has never been the primary goal."
• "They do not care if the hotel never gets another guest; short-term profit maximization is the goal."