Optimization (disambiguation)

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In mathematics, Optimization is the process of minimizing or maximizing a criteria, such as finding the minimum or maximum value of a variable that occurs on a function.

In computer science, optimization typically refers to a strategy or heuristic for to making something execute faster, use less memory, consume less power, or accomplish more of something.

See Also

List of compiler optimizations in computer science