Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'maximize'

English Word: maximize

Key Russian Translations:

• максимизировать [mak-si-mi-zi-ro-vat'] - [Formal, Technical]
• увеличивать до максимума [u-vel-i-chi-vat' da maks-i-mu-ma] - [Informal, Everyday speech]

Frequency: Medium (Common in business, mathematics, and technical contexts, but not in casual conversation)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires understanding of verb conjugation and borrowing from English, though the root is straightforward for learners with basic vocabulary)

Pronunciation (Russian):

максимизировать: [mak-si-mi-zi-ro-vat']

увеличивать до максимума: [u-vel-i-chi-vat' da maks-i-mu-ma]

Note on максимизировать: The stress falls on the fourth syllable (-zi-), which can be tricky for English speakers due to the rapid consonant clusters; pronounce it with a clear 'r' sound in Russian.

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Meanings and Usage:

To make something as large or great as possible

Translation(s) & Context:

• максимизировать - Used in formal or professional settings, such as business reports or scientific discussions, to indicate optimization for maximum output.
• увеличивать до максимума - Applied in informal contexts, like everyday problem-solving, where a more descriptive phrase is preferred over a direct borrow word.

Usage Examples:

• В бизнес-стратегиях мы всегда стараемся максимизировать доходы.

  In business strategies, we always try to maximize revenues.

• Чтобы максимизировать пространство в квартире, используйте многоуровневые полки.

  To maximize space in the apartment, use multi-level shelves.

• Инженеры работают над тем, чтобы увеличить до максимума эффективность двигателя.

  Engineers are working to maximize the engine's efficiency.

• Менеджер посоветовал максимизировать использование ресурсов для достижения целей.

  The manager advised maximizing the use of resources to achieve goals.

• В повседневной жизни люди увеличивают до максимума своё время на отдых, игнорируя работу.

  In everyday life, people maximize their leisure time, ignoring work.

To achieve the highest possible level of something (e.g., in optimization)

Translation(s) & Context:

• максимизировать - Common in mathematical or algorithmic contexts, emphasizing precision.

Usage Examples:

• Алгоритм предназначен для максимизации производительности системы.

  The algorithm is designed for maximizing system performance.

• Чтобы максимизировать пользу от тренировки, чередуйте упражнения.

  To maximize the benefits of the workout, alternate exercises.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Максимизировать" is a first-conjugation verb in Russian, borrowed from English, and follows standard patterns for verbs ending in -ize. It is regular but requires attention to aspect (imperfective: увеличивать; perfective: максимизировать). "Увеличивать до максимума" is a phrase involving the verb "увеличивать," which is imperfective.

Note: These verbs do not change for gender or number in the infinitive form but conjugate fully in other tenses. If used in phrases, adjectives or nouns may inflect accordingly (e.g., "до максимума" remains invariant as a prepositional phrase).

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • оптимизировать (optimize) - Often used interchangeably in technical contexts, but implies efficiency more than sheer maximization.
  • увеличивать (increase) - A more general term, suitable for informal settings.
• Antonyms:
  • минимизировать (minimize) - Directly opposite, used in contexts like cost reduction.
  • уменьшать (decrease) - A broader, less precise antonym for everyday use.

Related Phrases:

• максимизировать прибыль - To maximize profit (Used in financial discussions to emphasize growth strategies).
• увеличивать до максимума потенциал - To maximize potential (Common in motivational or educational contexts).
• максимизировать использование ресурсов - To maximize resource utilization (Typical in project management).

Usage Notes:

"Максимизировать" is a direct loanword from English and is most appropriate in formal, professional, or technical environments. It precisely corresponds to "maximize" in contexts like business or science, but in casual Russian, native speakers might prefer "увеличивать" for simplicity. Be cautious with verb aspect: use the perfective "максимизировать" for completed actions and imperfective forms for ongoing processes. When choosing between translations, opt for "максимизировать" in written or academic settings, and "увеличивать до максимума" in spoken language to sound more natural.

Common Errors:

• English learners often misuse the aspect by saying "я максимизирую" when they mean an ongoing action; correct: "я увеличиваю" for imperfective. Error example: "Я максимизирую ежедневно" (implies a one-time max, not daily habit); Correct: "Я ежедневно увеличиваю".

• Confusing pronunciation: Learners might stress the wrong syllable, e.g., saying [mak-si-MI-zi-ro-vat'] instead of [mak-si-mi-ZI-ro-vat']. This can make the word sound unnatural; practice with native audio to avoid.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, concepts like "maximizing" resources or efficiency are heavily influenced by historical contexts such as Soviet-era planning and modern economic reforms. Words like "максимизировать" reflect Russia's adoption of Western business terminology post-perestroika, symbolizing a shift towards optimization in a society that values practicality and resilience.

Related Concepts:

• оптимизация
• эффективность
• ресурсы