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optimisation
/ɔptimiˈzasjɔ̃/
optimization
L'optimisation des processus a amélioré l'efficacité de l'entreprise.
Process optimization improved the company's efficiency.
Technology
technical
The process of making something as effective or functional as possible, often by reducing waste or improving performance.
L'optimisation du code a réduit les temps de chargement.
Code optimization reduced loading times.
Common in software development, engineering, and business contexts.
Business
Business
The act of making the best use of available resources to achieve the greatest possible benefit.
L'optimisation des coûts a permis à l'entreprise de rester compétitive.
Cost optimization allowed the company to remain competitive.
Often used in financial and operational management.
Collocations
optimisation des coûtscost optimizationoptimisation des processusprocess optimizationoptimisation des performancesperformance optimization
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Technical vs. Business Use
In technical contexts, 'optimisation' often refers to improving system performance, while in business, it may refer to cost or resource management.
Gold Rule
Spelling
In French, 'optimisation' is spelled with an 's' (not 'z' as in 'optimization' in English).
Word Origin
Derived from the Latin 'optimus' (best) and the suffix '-isation' (action or process).
Usage Notes
In French, 'optimisation' is often used in technical and business contexts, similar to its English counterpart 'optimization'.
Word Breakdown
opt
best
root-im
best
root-isation
action or process
suffixDictionnaire Français-Anglais