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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It’s “a meme-coded way of turning life into an optimization system because routines are controllable, measurable, and highly shareable,” the brand executive and cultural strategist writes on her Substack, “Culture Codes.”
From Salon • May 7, 2026
Its 1Q smartphone gross margin is estimated between 9.5% and 10%, up from 8.3% in 4Q, despite higher memory costs, supported by product mix optimization, they add.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
This includes improvements in catalyst design, reactor engineering, and overall system optimization.
From Science Daily • May 4, 2026
D-Wave, for one, has built its reputation as a leader in annealing quantum, which is best suited for optimization tasks and less broadly applicable than gate-based quantum.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
Within such forms, iterative optimization and learning take place as an expression of internal necessities, not as a result of adopted or imposed rules of functioning.
From The Civilization of Illiteracy by Nadin, Mihai
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