Optimization vs. Maximization — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Optimization and Maximization
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Optimization
To make as perfect or effective as possible.
Maximization
To increase or make as great or large as possible
"the ideal of maximizing opportunity through the equalizing of educational opportunity" (Robert J. Havighurst).
Optimization
(Computers) To increase the computing speed and efficiency of (a program), as by rewriting instructions.
Maximization
(Mathematics) To find the largest value of (a function).
Optimization
To make the most of.
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Maximization
The act of raising something to its greatest value or extent.
Optimization
The design and operation of a system or process to make it as good as possible in some defined sense.
Maximization
(mathematics) The process of finding the maximum value of a function.
Optimization
(programming) The reduction of a program or algorithm to its most efficient form, as during compilation, by removing unused portions of code and improving the speed or resource usage of others.
Maximization
The act or process of increasing to the highest degree.
Optimization
The act of rendering optimal;
The simultaneous optimization of growth and profitability
In an optimization problem we seek values of the variables that lead to an optimal value of the function that is to be optimized
To promote the optimization and diversification of agricultural products
Maximization
The mathematical process of finding the maximum value of a function
Maximization
The act of raising to the highest possible point or condition or position
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