optimization

[op-tuh-muh-zey-shuh n]

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the fact of optimizing; making the best of anything.
the condition of being optimized.
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.

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Origin of optimization

First recorded in 1855–60; optimize + -ation

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Examples from the Web for optimization

Contemporary Examples

Optimization techniques allow people to discover you, just like the meta-text of a website.
Blurred Lines at NY Sketchbook Museum
Daniel Genis
November 1, 2014
In this optimization phase I was able to turn a 27 step process into a 22 step process which I was actually pretty happy with.
How To Create Your Own User Manual
Ari Meisel
February 18, 2014

Historical Examples

Industrial society is probably the climax of this optimization effort.
The Civilization of Illiteracy
Mihai Nadin
Among the functions pursued are provability, optimization, and precision.
The Civilization of Illiteracy
Mihai Nadin
Many local languages and their literacies of relative, restricted significance emerge as instruments of optimization.
The Civilization of Illiteracy
Mihai Nadin

Word Origin and History for optimization

n.

1857, noun of action from optimize.

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Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper