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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.
Collocations
Optimierung der Prozesseprocess optimizationOptimierung der Leistungperformance optimizationOptimierung der Kostencost optimization
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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
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