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 sales were hurt by planned optimization actions as well as the unwind of short-term project work.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
The tax code doesn’t ask whether you can afford to give—that is a separate question you have to answer for yourself, and it should come before any tax optimization.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 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
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
But once self-control and self-evaluation, as feedback mechanisms under our own control become the means of optimization, the burden is shifted from Big Brother, bureaucracies, and regulations to the individual.
From The Civilization of Illiteracy by Mihai Nadin
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