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optimization
/ˌɒptɪmaɪˈzeɪʃən/
process of making something as effective as possible
The team focused on optimization to improve website loading times.
They worked to make the website faster and more efficient.
Technology
technical
The process of making something as effective or functional as possible by minimizing waste or maximizing efficiency.
Search engine optimization (SEO) helps websites rank higher in search results.
SEO is a process to improve a website's visibility on search engines.
Common in computer science, engineering, and business contexts.
Finance
technical
The act of improving financial performance by reducing costs or increasing revenue.
The company underwent a major optimization to cut operational expenses.
They restructured to reduce unnecessary spending.
Often used in corporate finance and investment strategies.
Collocations
search engine optimizationSEO, the process of improving website visibility on search enginesperformance optimizationimproving the efficiency of a system or process
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Pro Tip
Technical vs. General Use
In technical fields, optimization often involves mathematical or algorithmic improvements.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
The meaning of 'optimization' varies by field—always clarify the domain.
Word Origin
From the Latin 'optimus' (best) + '-ization' (process of making).
Usage Notes
In British English, 'optimisation' is the preferred spelling.
Word Breakdown
optim
best
root-ize
to make
suffix-ation
process of
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