C1nounUK spelling: optimisationtechnologybusiness
US/ˌɑːp.tə.məˈzeɪ.ʃən/
UK/ˌɒp.tɪ.maɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
the process of making something as good or effective as possible
In context
Website optimization helped the online shop attract far more visitors from search engines.
The consultant suggested route optimization to cut the delivery costs of the fleet.
Process optimization reduced the time needed to approve each invoice by half.
Words that go with optimization
noun + noun
- process optimizationProcess optimization saved the factory two hours a day.
- search engine optimizationOur marketing team handles search engine optimization.
- cost optimizationCost optimization is a priority this quarter.
- performance optimizationPerformance optimization made the app load faster.
- optimization toolThe company bought an optimization tool to plan its delivery routes.
noun + preposition
- optimization of resourcesThe optimization of resources improved productivity.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
the optimize of the systemCorrect: the optimization of the system