optimization

Improving a system or process so it gives the best results possible.

• The factory needs process optimization.
• Optimization of the schedule saved us time.
• The team uses mathematical optimization to plan deliveries.

How to use it: optimization of something (Optimization of the delivery routes reduced costs.)

Similar words: improvement

Common phrases: process optimization, system optimization, optimization of something

Changing computer instructions to make a program faster or use fewer resources.

• Code optimization made the program faster.
• The compiler performs optimization automatically.
• These optimization settings reduce memory use.

Common phrases: code optimization, compiler optimization, optimization settings