optimization
gb/ɑptɪmɪzˈeɪʃən/ us/ɑptɪmɪzˈeɪʃən/
B2
Anglais
~ 4400
Sens
0 sens
Nom
technical
B2
action
1
Improving efficiency or performance
The process of making something work in the best way possible.
Schéma d’usage :
the optimization of [something]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'optimization' with 'option', but 'optimization' means making something better, not choosing between things.
Synonymes
improvement (A more general term that can apply to any positive change, not just maximizing efficiency.)
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streamlining (Often used for making processes simpler and faster, sometimes in a business context.)
Antonymes
worsening (The act of making something less effective or efficient.)
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degradation (A decline in quality, performance, or function.)
Collocations
process optimization
|optimization techniques
|optimization problem
|optimization algorithm
|optimization process
Thèmes
business
|technology
|science
|work
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- Website optimization can greatly improve loading speed.
- The company invested in optimization of its supply chain.
- Optimization of energy use is a key goal for the project.
- He specializes in software optimization for mobile devices.
- Optimization helps reduce costs without sacrificing quality.
Exemples pédagogiques
- Optimization makes the machine work better.
- We need optimization of our website.
- Optimization can save time and money.
- The team works on optimization of the plan.
Nom
technical
C1
entity
2
Mathematical best-solution finding
A type of math used to find the best answer to a problem when there are limits.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may not realize that 'optimization' here refers to a formal mathematical process, not just general improvement.
Synonymes
maximization (Focuses on increasing a value to its highest possible point, often within optimization problems.)
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minimization (Focuses on reducing a value to its lowest possible point within constraints.)
Antonymes
randomization (Choosing solutions without a systematic search for the best option.)
Collocations
linear optimization
|nonlinear optimization
|combinatorial optimization
|optimization model
Thèmes
mathematics
|technology
|engineering
|science
|education
Exemples
- Linear optimization is used in logistics planning.
- Optimization algorithms help solve complex engineering problems.
- The researcher presented a new optimization method for scheduling.
- Combinatorial optimization is important in operations research.
Exemples pédagogiques
- Optimization in math finds the best answer.
- We use optimization to plan the fastest route.
- Optimization helps when we have many choices and limits.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
optimization
API
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US/ɑptɪmɪzˈeɪʃən/
Syllabes et accentuation
op - tim - iz - a - tion (5 syllabes)
Stress on 4th syllable (a)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: optimization
- Plural: optimization, optimizations
Famille de mots
Expressions
code optimization
1/kˈoʊd ɑptɪmɪzˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
Making computer code run better
Changing computer code so it works faster or uses less memory.
Exemples
- Code optimization improved the app's performance.
- She is skilled at code optimization for mobile devices.
process optimization
1/pɹˈɑsˌɛs ɑptɪmɪzˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
Making a process work better
Making changes to a process so it works faster or uses fewer resources.
Exemples
- Process optimization reduced production costs by 15%.
- We use software for process optimization in manufacturing.
search engine optimization
1/sˈɚt͡ʃ ˈɛnd͡ʒən ɑptɪmɪzˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
Improving website search rankings
Making changes to a website so it appears higher in search results online.
Exemples
- Search engine optimization is vital for online marketing.
- They hired an expert in search engine optimization.