optimization Meaning & Definition
/ˌɑptəmaɪˈzeɪʃən/
What Does Optimization Mean?
Optimization is a noun that means The design and operation of a system or process to make it as good as possible in some defined sense. It can also mean The reduction of a program or algorithm to its most efficient form, as during compilation, by removing unused portions of code and improving the speed or resource usage of others.
Optimization at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˌɑptəmaɪˈzeɪʃən// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | optimizations |
Optimization Definition (Noun)
- The design and operation of a system or process to make it as good as possible in some defined sense.
- The reduction of a program or algorithm to its most efficient form, as during compilation, by removing unused portions of code and improving the speed or resource usage of others.
Synonyms of Optimization
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Optimization synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Optimization
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Optimization in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
optimization (countable and uncountable, plural optimizations)
Words That Rhyme With Optimization
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Origin of Optimization
From optimize + -ation.
Pronouncing Optimization
The standard pronunciation of optimization is //ˌɑptəmaɪˈzeɪʃən//, spoken in 1 syllable.