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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In some ways, this is an evolution of SEO, or search engine optimization—the strategies companies have been using for decades to appear atop Google results.
Potential applications include drug discovery, artificial intelligence, logistics optimization, and secure communications.
From Science Daily
The modality put D-Wave on the map for being markedly different than that of peers, but it’s best suited for optimization tasks.
From Barron's
With additional optimization by industry, the researchers believe this form of tungsten carbide could match platinum's effectiveness without its high price or supply limitations.
From Science Daily
Google connects generative AI models and search tools like Gemini; the advertising optimization platform Performance Max; its Workspace applications, such as Gmail and Google Docs; and even self-driving cars with Waymo.
From Barron's
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