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optimization

optimization

48 5.5
Making something work as well as possible
  • noun
  • /ˌɑːptɪmaɪˈzeɪʃən/
translation icon : optimización
  • The team focused on software optimization to enhance the application's performance.
  • performance optimization
  • optimization algorithm
  • optimization problem

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Examples

  • Through constant testing and adjustment, the engineers achieved a significant optimization of the production process.

  • Some key elements of continuous quality improvement include a strategic focus, data-driven analysis, optimization of agency processes, measurement, and benchmarking.

    Academic text (2011)
  • The Master includes the original image and all of the optimization steps.

    Academic text (2008)
  • The total performance gain via optimization of the operating voltage and the chip temperature is more than 15%.

    Academic text (1999)
  • Final product hardware was 14% faster than initial hardware as a result of hardware optimization.

    Academic text (1999)
  • Laura A. Schaefer has made numerous contributions to the analysis, design, and optimization of energy systems.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Stacey E. Swisher Harnetty is a leader in coal gasification product strategy and optimization.

    Academic text (2011)
  • The graphic designer spent hours on the optimization of the website to ensure it loads quickly and looks great.

Antonyms

43 5.9

A slow change when something like a building or a person's health becomes worse

27 4.2

A situation when work wastes time, money or effort

1 4.2

A change where something becomes worse over time

Compounds

5.7

A process that finds the best choice using math and clear rules

program optimization
  • Specialized
5.1

To make a computer program run faster and use less memory or power

software optimization
  • Specialized
4.4

To make a computer program run faster and use less memory

How Effective

perfection
97 3.7
optimization
48 5.5
improvement
619 1.1
refinement
15 4.4
adjustment
133 2.9

Surface Forms

optimization singular
optimizations plural

Morphology

optimization = optimize (transparent) = optimize + ation

A standard nominalization from the verb 'optimize' indicating the process or act, so the meaning is directly derived.

Etymology

Optimization comes from the Latin word optimus, which means 'best', and from optimum, a word that also means the best choice; that's a helpful link to the English word optimum. So optimization is the process of making something as good or 'best' as possible.