maximiere

Maximiere is a finite verb form in German. It is the first-person singular present indicative of the verb maximieren, meaning to maximize. It can also serve as the informal singular imperative "Maximiere!" meaning "maximize!" when giving a command to one person. The infinitive is maximieren; the past participle is maximiert, and the noun form is Maximierung.

The verb maximieren is a loanword from the English "maximize" (via German usage) with roots in Latin "maximus" meaning greatest. It entered technical and business German in the 20th century, where precision and performance are emphasized. In everyday German usage, "maximieren" is common in mathematics, economics, engineering, and strategy discussions. The form "ich maximiere" is used in statements like "Ich maximiere die Ausbeute durch bessere Ressourcenallokation." The imperative "Maximiere!" is used in direct instruction; more common polite or formal forms are "Maximieren Sie ..." and "Lass uns die Effizienz maximieren."

In many contexts, speakers also use synonyms such as "optimieren" (to optimize), though "optimieren" can carry a broader or different nuance.

See also Maximierung (the act or process of maximizing) and Optimierung (optimization).