noun

optimization

optimisation

The team focused on process optimization.

The team focused on process optimisation.

Search engine optimization is important for websites.

Search engine optimisation is important for websites.

((optimisation)) ((of sth.)) the process of making (sth.) as good as possible We need to focus on the optimisation of our workflow.

Synonyms: improvement, enhancement, refinement

From 'optimise' + '-ation' (noun-forming suffix for an action or process). 'Optimise' comes from Latin 'optimus' ("best"). So, "the process of making something the best".

Think of 'optimising' a game's settings for the 'best' performance. 'Optimisation' is the noun for that action.

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