Optimality: meaning, definitions and examples
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optimality
[ ˌɒptɪˈmælɪti ]
mathematics
The quality or state of being the best possible in a given situation or under a given condition.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The optimality of the solution was confirmed by the algorithm.
- The optimality of the design was crucial for the success of the project.
computer science
The property of an algorithm to find the best solution among all feasible solutions.
Synonyms
effectiveness, efficiency, performance
Examples of usage
- The optimality of the algorithm was proven through rigorous testing.
- The optimality of the search algorithm was unparalleled.
Translations
Translations of the word "optimality" in other languages:
🇵🇹 optimalidade
🇮🇳 सर्वोत्तमता
🇩🇪 Optimalität
🇮🇩 optimalitas
🇺🇦 оптимальність
🇵🇱 optymalność
🇯🇵 最適性 (さいてきせい)
🇫🇷 optimalité
🇪🇸 optimalidad
🇹🇷 optimalite
🇰🇷 최적성
🇸🇦 المثالية
🇨🇿 optimálnost
🇸🇰 optimálnosť
🇨🇳 最优性 (zuì yōu xìng)
🇸🇮 optimalnost
🇮🇸 bestun
🇰🇿 оңтайлылық
🇬🇪 ოპტიმალურობა
🇦🇿 optimallıq
🇲🇽 optimalidad
Word origin
The word 'optimality' originates from the Latin word 'optimalis', meaning 'best'. It entered the English language in the mid-19th century and has since been used in various fields such as mathematics, computer science, and optimization theory to denote the state of being the best possible or finding the best solution. The concept of optimality has been fundamental in decision-making processes and problem-solving strategies.
See also: optimally.