optimization
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the fact of optimizing; making the best of anything.
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the condition of being optimized.
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Mathematics. a mathematical technique for finding a maximum or minimum value of a function of several variables subject to a set of constraints, as linear programming or systems analysis.
Etymology
Origin of optimization
Example Sentences
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The company said it has started onboarding additional business from new and existing customers that it expects to grow revenue in fiscal 2027 after its cycles larger optimization actions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
Even now, I struggle to do things for myself that aren’t for the sake of optimization.
From Slate ● Sep. 6, 2026
"The findings of this study further point to the importance of attending to mental and behavioral health for cardiovascular disease prevention and cardiovascular health optimization," Vela said.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 1, 2026
At CMO Today, we’ve covered all manner of online optimization tactics that have emerged in the AI era, from thwarted attempts at manipulating Reddit threads to Mailchimp’s plans to improve the “crawlability” of its sites.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
Such spikes are called `hot spots' and are good candidates for heavy optimization or hand-hacking.
From The Jargon File, Version 4.2.2, 20 Aug 2000 by Guy L. Steele
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