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to maximize
To bring something to the highest possible value, greatest possible extent, or best possible level. Often used in economic or technical contexts to increase profit, efficiency, or performance.
Das Unternehmen versucht, seinen Gewinn zu maximieren.
The company is trying to maximize its profit.
The verb 'maximieren' (to maximize) belongs to the word family of 'das Maximum' (the maximum) and 'maximal' (maximum/maximal). It literally means to bring something to its maximum or to make it as large as possible.
Wir müssen unsere Anstrengungen maximieren, um das Projekt rechtzeitig abzuschließen.
We need to maximize our efforts in order to complete the project on time.
'Maximieren' (to maximize) is a transitive verb and always requires an accusative object. The structure is therefore: someone or something maximizes something.
Die Software hilft dabei, die Akkulaufzeit zu maximieren.
The software helps maximize battery life.
This verb is often used in economic or technical contexts. Typical objects are: 'den Gewinn maximieren' (to maximize profit), 'den Umsatz maximieren' (to maximize revenue), 'die Effizienz maximieren' (to maximize efficiency), 'die Leistung maximieren' (to maximize performance), or 'die Chancen maximieren' (to maximize chances).
Durch die neue Strategie konnten wir unseren Marktanteil maximieren.
With the new strategy, we were able to maximize our market share.
The word 'maximieren' (to maximize) belongs more to formal written language or technical language, especially in the fields of business and technology. It often sounds professional and goal-oriented.
Ziel der Forschung ist es, die Ausbeute des chemischen Prozesses zu maximieren.
The aim of the research is to maximize the yield of the chemical process.
to increase
'erhöhen' and 'maximieren' both have to do with increasing something. 'erhöhen' only means that something becomes larger, stronger, or higher; it does not have to reach the maximum. 'maximieren' means increasing something as much as possible, that is, up to the best or highest achievable point. Learners may confuse the words because both can fit with numbers, performance, or profit. If you only mean a normal increase, 'erhöhen' is more natural. If you mean the greatest possible result, 'maximieren' fits better.
Das Team will den Gewinn maximieren und prüft deshalb alle Kosten genau.
The team wants to maximize profit and is therefore checking all costs carefully.
Zu Hause haben wir die Temperatur erhöht, weil es heute sehr kalt war.
At home, we raised the temperature because it was very cold today.