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optimizing

 

[ ˈɒptɪmʌɪzɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

data analysis

To make something as effective as possible by using the best methods and resources available.

Synonyms

enhance, fine-tune, improve

Examples of usage

  • Optimizing the website for search engines can increase traffic.
  • They are constantly optimizing their algorithms to improve performance.
Context #2 | Verb

technology

To modify a system or process to make it more efficient or effective.

Synonyms

fine-tune, optimize, streamline

Examples of usage

  • The software engineer is optimizing the code to reduce loading times.
  • We need to optimize our workflow to increase productivity.
Context #3 | Noun

business

The action of making something as effective as possible.

Synonyms

enhancement, improvement, refinement

Examples of usage

  • Optimizing our supply chain management has led to cost savings.
  • The company's success is attributed to its focus on optimization.

Translations

Translations of the word "optimizing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 otimizando

🇮🇳 सुधारना

🇩🇪 optimieren

🇮🇩 mengoptimalkan

🇺🇦 оптимізуючи

🇵🇱 optymalizowanie

🇯🇵 最適化

🇫🇷 optimisation

🇪🇸 optimizando

🇹🇷 optimizasyon

🇰🇷 최적화

🇸🇦 تحسين

🇨🇿 optimalizace

🇸🇰 optimalizácia

🇨🇳 优化

🇸🇮 optimizacija

🇮🇸 hámörkun

🇰🇿 оңтайландыру

🇬🇪 ოპტიმიზაცია

🇦🇿 optimallaşdırma

🇲🇽 optimizando

Etymology

The word 'optimizing' originates from the Latin word 'optimus', meaning 'best'. The concept of optimization has been present throughout history in various fields, including mathematics, engineering, and business. The modern usage of 'optimizing' emerged in the context of computer science and technology, with a focus on improving efficiency and performance.

See also: optimization, optimizer.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,803, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.