optimization
noun/ˌɑptɪməˈzeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #6,374 most common English word
Meaning
The process of making something as effective or functional as possible.
Example sentence
The engineering team focused on optimization of the algorithm to reduce processing time.
Synonyms & related words
- improvement
- enhancement
- refinement
- streamlining
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