optimization — the process of making something as effective, efficient, or useful as possible
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the process of making something as effective, efficient, or useful as possible
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɒptɪmaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- My gamer friend spends more time on PC optimization than actually playing games.
- The data team ran a full optimization to reduce loading time from 10 seconds to 1.
- She joked that her life needed 'optimization' after spending three hours choosing a Netflix show.
optimization
NOUN[/ˌɒptɪmaɪˈzeɪʃən/]
the process of making something as effective, efficient, or useful as possible
The slow, smoking machine underwent an optimization to become a fast, glowing robot.
OPTIM(best) + IZATION(process) — the process(IZATION) of upgrading the heavy engine into the OPTIM(best) shape was a successful optimization.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin optimus (best, most good), the superlative form of optus meaning good or suitable. The word evolved through the addition of the verb-forming suffix -ize (to make or become) and the nominalizing suffix -ation, creating a term literally meaning the process of making something as good as possible.
Breakdown
optim- (Latin optimus, best/most good) + -ize (to make or cause to be) + -ation (noun-forming suffix indicating process or result).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My gamer friend spends more time on PC optimization than actually playing games.”
“The data team ran a full optimization to reduce loading time from 10 seconds to 1.”
“She joked that her life needed 'optimization' after spending three hours choosing a Netflix show.”
“Optimization of the supply chain helped the company cut costs significantly.”
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