optimization

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

/ ˌɒp tə məˈzeɪ ʃən /

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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.

Words nearby optimization

optimal, optime, optimism, optimist, optimistic, optimization, optimize, optimum, optimum dose, optimum population, option

Origin of optimization

First recorded in 1855–60; optimize + -ation

Examples from the Web for optimization

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|DAILY BEAST
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|DAILY BEAST
Many local languages and their literacies of relative, restricted significance emerge as instruments of optimization.
The Civilization of Illiteracy|Mihai Nadin
Among the functions pursued are provability, optimization, and precision.
The Civilization of Illiteracy|Mihai Nadin

Industrial society is probably the climax of this optimization effort.
The Civilization of Illiteracy|Mihai Nadin