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Maximization

/ˌmæksɪmaɪˈzeɪʃən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    The process of making something as large or great as possible.

    "The maximization of profits is a key goal for many businesses."
  2. 2

    In mathematics, the act of finding the maximum value of a function.

    "The maximization of the function was achieved using calculus."

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The term 'maximization' is derived from the Latin root 'maximus', meaning 'greatest', combined with the suffix '-ization', which denotes the process of making or becoming. The word evolved in the late 19th century as mathematical and economic theories began to formalize the concept of optimizing outcomes.

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