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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“Nothing happens on AI, no optimization, no monetization, until it leaves the data center,” Smith said.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 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
“We continue to explore tax optimization strategies, including a potential redomicile,” West says on the analyst call, adding that any move would require board, shareholder and regulatory approval before it could proceed.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 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
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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