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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Researchers also introduced a byte-encoding compression technique that cuts memory requirements by a factor of eight, along with a dynamic optimization system that continually improves data exchange between more than 16,000 GH200 Superchips.
From Science Daily • May 11, 2026
The companies worth owning are those with contracted demand, captive supply chain, or irreplaceable positions in the physical infrastructure that no amount of software optimization can eliminate.
From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026
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
CAHILLANE: There’s no question that growing organically is our number one priority, but we’ll always continue to look at portfolio optimization.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
Compiler optimization techniques and many aspects of OS design used to be deep magic; many techniques in cryptography, signal processing, graphics, and AI still are.
From The Jargon File, Version 4.2.2, 20 Aug 2000 by Steele, Guy L.
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