optimización

/op.ti.miˈθa.θjon/
nounIntermediate
general

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

El equipo trabajó en la optimización del algoritmo para mejorar su rendimiento.

The team worked on optimizing the algorithm to improve its performance.

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Commonly used in business, technology, and engineering contexts.

Collocations

optimización de recursosresource optimizationoptimización de procesosprocess optimizationoptimización de motores de búsquedasearch engine optimization (SEO)

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optimización de motores de búsquedaphrase
search engine optimization (SEO)

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

In Spanish, 'optimización' is often used in technical and business contexts, but it can also apply to everyday situations where efficiency is improved.

Gold Rule

Technical vs. General Use

In technical fields, 'optimización' often refers to improving systems or algorithms, while in general contexts, it can mean making something more efficient or effective.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the verb 'optimizar', which comes from the Latin 'optimus' (best) and the suffix '-ización' (action or process).

📝Usage Notes

In technical contexts, it often refers to improving systems, algorithms, or processes. In business, it may refer to cost reduction or efficiency improvements.

Word Breakdown

optim
best
root
+
-ización
action or process
suffix
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