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Definition of optimization

optimization

/ˌɑːptɪməˈzeɪʃən/
(UK: optimisation)
op · ti · mi · za · tion
Adverb:optimally
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Plural:optimizations
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Adjective:optimal
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optimization Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The action or process of making the best or most effective use of a situation, system, or resource.

Example

"The logistics team focused on route optimization to reduce delivery times and fuel consumption."

2

In mathematics and computer science, a procedure or set of techniques for finding the best possible solution to a problem within given constraints, or for modifying software to run more efficiently.

Example

"Compiler optimization significantly decreased the execution time of the complex simulation."

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• Rhymes for optimization

• Nearby Words

optimist
optimistic
optimistically
optimization
optimize
optimizer
optimum

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century from the verb 'optimize', which derives from the Latin 'optimus' (meaning 'best'), the superlative of 'bonus' ('good').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Optimization. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/optimization
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