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MAXIMISER [2 records]

Record 1 2016-12-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Informatics
  • Computer Graphics
DEF

To replace an icon with a window. [Definition standardized by ISO.]

OBS

maximize: term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Informatique
  • Infographie
DEF

Transformer une icône en fenêtre. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.]

OBS

agrandir; désiconiser : termes normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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Record 2 2000-09-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Investment
CONT

If an investor seeks to maximize the rate of income return, he usually has to give up some safety because he will have to purchase bonds or preferred shares with lower investment ratings.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Investissements et placements
CONT

Si un investisseur désire maximiser son revenu, il doit d'habitude renoncer en partie à la sécurité parce qu'il devra acheter des obligations et des actions privilégiées de qualité inférieure en termes de placement.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Inversiones
DEF

Aumentar lo más posible.

OBS

maximizar: término y definición extraídos del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial.

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