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optimization

[op-tuh-muh-zey-shuhn]

op·ti·mi·za·tion

[op-tuh-muh-zey-shuhn]
1.
the fact of optimizing; making the best of anything.
2.
the condition of being optimized.
3.
Mathematics. a mathematical technique for finding a maximum or minimum value of a function of several variables subject to a set of constraints, as linear programming or systems analysis.

Origin:
1855–60; optimize + -ation
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Optimization is always a great word to know.
So is binary. Does it mean:
one of the positive or negative numbers 1, 2, 3, or zero
a system of numerical notation to the base 2, in which each place of a number, expressed as 0 or 1, corresponds to a power of 2
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optimize or optimise (ˈɒptɪˌmaɪz)
 
vb
1.  (tr) to take the full advantage of
2.  (tr) to plan or carry out (an economic activity) with maximum efficiency
3.  (intr) to be optimistic
4.  (tr) to write or modify (a computer program) to achieve maximum efficiency in storage capacity, time, cost, etc
5.  (tr) to find the best compromise among several often conflicting requirements, as in engineering design
 
optimise or optimise
 
vb
 
optimi'zation or optimise
 
n
 
optimi'sation or optimise
 
n

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