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optimization

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[op-tuh-muh-zey-shuhn] / ˌɒp tə məˈzeɪ ʃən /
  1. the fact of optimizing; making the best of anything.

  2. the condition of being optimized.

  3. 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

First recorded in 1855–60; optimize + -ation

Example Sentences

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Publicis also plans to emphasize data optimization, where the Publicis Sports Intelligence platform can plan and measure investments across the business.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Through methods like search engine optimization and other nifty page-ranking subterfuge, this nonverified content climbs to the top of search results and people’s consciousness.

From Slate • Mar. 28, 2026

Surfshark showed slightly faster startup times and smoother 4K playback on distant servers, thanks in part to its FastTrack optimization feature.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

While the method still needs further optimization, Ting said, "We may be able to determine whether someone has increased brain activity simply by assessing muscle activity after pulling a rug out from under you."

From Science Daily • Mar. 25, 2026

No special optimization was attempted on the code, other than the default vectorization that the cft77 compiler attempts to do.

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