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mathematical optimization

mathematical optimization

5.7
A process that finds the best choice using math and clear rules
  • noun
  • /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl ˌɒptɪmaɪˈzeɪʃən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : optimización matemática
  • The company used mathematical optimization to improve their supply chain efficiency and reduce costs.

Examples

  • For example, optimization analyzer 1606 can use mathematical optimization algorithms to establish a treatment plan with the highest probability of success at the lowest cost.

    Blog text (19)

  • Often in teaching mathematical optimization techniques, it is stressed that there is only one 'best' answer.

    Academic text (1993)

  • Alternatively, if cost is determined to be a lesser factor, then a treatment plan can be derived by performing a mathematical optimization algorithm to determine the highest probability of a positive outcome against the lowest probability of a negative outcome.

    Blog text (19)

  • Many industries apply mathematical optimization to design better products by maximizing performance and minimizing waste.

  • Researchers utilize mathematical optimization techniques to solve complex problems in areas such as logistics and finance.

Synonyms

optimization
vsmathematical optimization
48 5.5

Making something work as well as possible

is limited to finding best solutions using mathematical methods
mathematical programming
vsmathematical optimization
  • Specialized
6.8

Using math to choose the best option within given limits for schedules or costs

is the general process of finding the best outcome without stressing constrained formulations

How Optimal

mathematical programming
  • Specialized
6.8
mathematical optimization
  • Specialized
5.7
annealer
  • Specialized
9.9
heuristic program
  • Specialized
8.4

Surface Forms

mathematical optimization singular
mathematical optimizations plural

Morphology

mathematical + optimization

The meaning 'the process of finding the best solution using mathematical methods' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'mathematical' (pertaining to mathematics) with 'optimization' (a process of improving or finding the best outcome); the adjective simply specifies the domain of optimization. This ADJ+NOUN compositional pattern is cross-linguistically common (e.g., Spanish 'optimización matemática', French 'optimisation mathématique'), so learners who know the constituents can infer the phrase meaning.

Etymology

Mathematical optimization combines mathematical, meaning using numbers and math rules, and optimization, meaning making something as good as possible. Picture checking many options with math to pick the 'best solution', so the phrase means 'using math to find the best solution'.