optimization
|op-ti-mi-za-tion|
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/ˌɑːptɪˈmaɪzeɪʃən/
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/ˌɒptɪmaɪˈzeɪʃən/
(optimize)
making the best
Etymology
Etymology Information
'optimization' originates from the Latin word 'optimus,' meaning 'best.'
Historical Evolution
'optimus' transformed into the French word 'optimisation,' and eventually became the modern English word 'optimization.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'making the best,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'making something as effective as possible.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of making something as effective or functional as possible.
The optimization of the algorithm improved the software's performance.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39