optimization
/ˌɑptəmaɪˈzeɪʃən/
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Also seen as: optimizations
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The design and operation of a system or process to make it as good as possible in some defined sense.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
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.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “optimization” mean?
The design and operation of a system or process to make it as good as possible in some defined sense.
Is “optimization” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.