Optimierung

/ˌɔptiˈmiːʁʊŋ/
optimization

Die Optimierung der Produktionsprozesse führte zu erheblichen Kosteneinsparungen.

The optimization of production processes led to significant cost savings.


Business
formal

The process of making something as effective or functional as possible, often by improving efficiency, reducing waste, or enhancing performance.

Das Unternehmen hat eine Software zur Optimierung der Lieferketten eingeführt.

The company has introduced software for the optimization of supply chains.

Common in business, engineering, and technology contexts.

Technology
technical

In computing, the process of improving the performance of a system or algorithm by reducing resource usage or increasing speed.

Die Optimierung des Algorithmus hat die Rechenzeit um 30% reduziert.

The optimization of the algorithm reduced computation time by 30%.

Often refers to code optimization, database optimization, or system tuning.

Related Phrases

Optimierungspotenzialphrase
potential for optimization
Optimierungsstrategiephrase
optimization strategy

Pro Tip

Context Matters

The meaning of 'Optimierung' can vary depending on the field. In business, it often refers to cost or process optimization, while in technology, it may refer to software or algorithm optimization.

Gold Rule

Capitalization

In German, all nouns, including 'Optimierung,' are capitalized.

Word Origin

Derived from the verb 'optimieren' (to optimize), which comes from the Latin 'optimus' (best) and the suffix '-ierung' (action or process).

Usage Notes

In German, 'Optimierung' is a noun and always capitalized. It is commonly used in professional and technical contexts to describe improvements in efficiency or performance.

Word Breakdown

Opti-
best
prefix
+
-mierung
action or process
suffix
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