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 announced the plan in 2022 and says it expects to save $2 billion through optimization efforts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
When it comes to our kids, our quest for optimization is not so much lessening anxiety as feeding it.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
In a culture obsessed with optimization, these drinks are here to help you everything-maxx while embracing wellness vibes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
"The market environment was clearly supportive. But market conditions alone do not explain results," said the company, which also touted "reliable operations, optimization in advantaged assets and high-value products across our businesses."
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
Industrial society is probably the climax of this optimization effort.
From The Civilization of Illiteracy by Mihai Nadin
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