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optimization

n. C / U
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɑptəməˈzeɪʃən// op·ti·miza·tion

n. the process of making something as good or effective as possible. You often hear this when people talk about improving computer programs or daily routines so they run faster and waste less time.

n. the action of making the best or most effective use of a situation, resource, or system. In computing and mathematics, it refers specifically to modifying a system to make some aspect of it work more efficiently or use fewer resources.


SIMPLE

The new software update includes battery optimization for your phone.

CONTEXTUAL

The engineering team focused on code optimization to ensure the application would load quickly even on older devices.

COMPLEX

True algorithmic optimization requires balancing time complexity against memory usage, as reducing the number of computational steps often necessitates storing more data in the cache.

Origin

From optimize + -ation.

Usage

Uncountable when referring to the general process of improving efficiency; countable when referring to specific adjustments or improvements made to a system.

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