Literary notes about maximize (AI summary)
The term "maximize" is used to emphasize the pursuit of the highest possible degree of a specific outcome, whether that be success, efficiency, or impact. It often underscores deliberate strategies to amplify benefits or minimize detriments. For instance, it is employed to describe actions intended to optimize success rates and security ([1], [2]), but also to depict unscrupulous efforts to extract maximum profit or advantage ([3], [4], [5]). Additionally, the term spans diverse contexts—from ensuring maximum production and performance in various physical and biological processes ([6], [7], [8]) to evoking emotional or social effects, such as enhancing shame or public impact ([9], [10]). Overall, “maximize” conveys the notion of intensifying an effect or outcome to its utmost potential.
- We had scheduled the release for mid-March for several reasons which we felt would maximize chances for success.
— from An Experimental Translocation of the Eastern Timber Wolf by Thomas F. Weise - The shelter must be totally sealed during this time to maximize protection.
— from Health Service Support in a Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Environment Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures by United States. Department of the Army - They try to maximize their benefits at any cost, as long as it is a cost to others.
— from After the Rain : how the West lost the East by Samuel Vaknin - In theory - if all our properly motivated financially - all these players (entrepreneurs and managers) will seek to maximize the value of the firm.
— from Financial Crime and Corruption by Samuel Vaknin - On the contrary, consciously, the managers say: "Let's maximize the benefits that we derive from this company, as long as we are still here."
— from Financial Crime and Corruption by Samuel Vaknin - The very soil management practices that maximize production simultaneously reduce nutrition.
— from How and When to Be Your Own Doctor by Isabel A. Moser - To maximize bulk yield they build soil fertility in a certain direction (organically or chemically) and choose varieties that produce greater bulk.
— from How and When to Be Your Own Doctor by Isabel A. Moser - Extraneous elements (mystical, superstitious, medical, technological, psychological) were brought into the effort to maximize sports performance.
— from The Civilization of Illiteracy by Mihai Nadin - Roman crucifixion was generally done totally naked to maximize both shame and discomfort.
— from The World English Bible (WEB), Complete by Anonymous - This would maximize Shock and Awe and help break the adversary's will.
— from Shock and Awe — Achieving Rapid Dominance by Harlan Ullman
