IPA: /ˌmæksɪmaɪˈzeɪʃən/
KK: /mæksɪməˈzeɪʃən/
The process of making something as large or effective as possible.
The maximization of profits is a key goal for many businesses.
Maximization → It is formed from "maximus" (meaning greatest) and "-ization" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating a process or action). The word "maximization" refers to the process of making something as great or as large as possible.
Think of 'greatest' ('maximus') and the process of making it happen ('-ization') — that's why maximization means making something the greatest it can be.