0 present participle of maximize --
1 to make something as great in amount, size, or importance as possible: --
The marker phase maximizing the likelihood of the pedigree data is considered the true one and selected for further analysis.
Of course, maximizing a social welfare function cannot, and should not, be viewed as an act of fairness.
This would be a case of maximizing utility in the broad sense.
But certainly rational choice that is not maximizing is possible.
They are thus viewed as means of maximizing the welfare of future children.
In its most general form, the utilitarian principle calls for maximizing overall societal benefits.
With respect to the second variable, the aim of maximizing autonomy should encourage investigators to contact directly any identifiable bystanders.
A better understanding of the flow patterns seen in this noninvasive technique is essential in maximizing the role of echocardiography as a diagnostic tool.