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maximization vs maximum
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| maximizationnoun/ˌmæk.sə.məˈzeɪ.ʃən/ | Meaning the process of making something as large, good or effective as possible | Goes with profit maximization | Example The company focuses on the maximization of profit above everything else. |
| maximumadjective/ˈmæk.sə.məm/ | Meaning the largest that is possible or allowed | Goes with maximum speed | Example The maximum speed on this road is fifty kilometers per hour. |
Which word fits?
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