optimalizationn.
/ˌɒptᵻmlɪˈzeɪʃn/, U.S. /ˈˌɑptəmələˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/, /ˈˌɑptəməˌlaɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/ = optimization n.
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the mind > goodness and badness > quality of being good > quality of being the best > [noun] > for end result > action of making
optimization1857
optimalization1950
1950 Q. Jrnl. Econ. 64 495 Marshall did not see that any optimalization procedure—that is, any problem of combining factors in the ‘best’ way—depends essentially on a system of prices.
1965 Economist 31 July 446/3 A mechanistic commentary on optimalisation theory and resource allocation.
1980 Word 1979 30 73 Far greater efforts are made now than before for the optimalization of verbal communication.
1996 Economist 20 July 12 (advt.) Tasks and responsibilities..Upgrading and optimalisation of the use of the company's financial resources.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2004; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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