optimization
gb/ɑptɪmɪzˈeɪʃən/ us/ɑptɪmɪzˈeɪʃən/
B2
Inglês
~ 4400
Acepções
0 acepção
Substantivo
technical
B2
action
1
Improving efficiency or performance
The process of making something work in the best way possible.
Padrão de uso:
the optimization of [something]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'optimization' with 'option', but 'optimization' means making something better, not choosing between things.
Sinônimos
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.)
Antônimos
worsening (The act of making something less effective or efficient.)
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degradation (A decline in quality, performance, or function.)
Colocações
process optimization
|optimization techniques
|optimization problem
|optimization algorithm
|optimization process
Temas
business
|technology
|science
|work
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
- 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.
Substantivo
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.
Erro comum:
Learners may not realize that 'optimization' here refers to a formal mathematical process, not just general improvement.
Sinônimos
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.)
Antônimos
randomization (Choosing solutions without a systematic search for the best option.)
Colocações
linear optimization
|nonlinear optimization
|combinatorial optimization
|optimization model
Temas
mathematics
|technology
|engineering
|science
|education
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
- Optimization in math finds the best answer.
- We use optimization to plan the fastest route.
- Optimization helps when we have many choices and limits.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
optimization
AFI
GB/ɑptɪmɪzˈeɪʃən/
US/ɑptɪmɪzˈeɪʃən/
Sílabas e tonicidade
op - tim - iz - a - tion (5 sílabas)
Stress on 4th syllable (a)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: optimization
- Plural: optimization, optimizations
Família de palavras
Expressões
code optimization
1/kˈoʊd ɑptɪmɪzˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
Making computer code run better
Changing computer code so it works faster or uses less memory.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- Search engine optimization is vital for online marketing.
- They hired an expert in search engine optimization.