Mathematical optimization is the theory and computation of extrema or stationary points of functions.

Optimization, optimisation, or optimality may also refer to:

  • Engineering optimization
  • Feedback-directed optimisation, in computing
  • Optimality model in biology
  • Optimality theory, in linguistics
  • Optimization (role-playing games), a gaming play style
  • Optimize (magazine)
  • Process optimization, in business and engineering, methodologies for improving the efficiency of a production process
  • Product optimization, in business and marketing, methodologies for improving the quality and desirability of a product or product concept
  • Program optimization, in computing, methodologies for improving the efficiency of software
  • Search engine optimization, in internet marketing
  • Supply chain optimization, a methodology aiming to ensure the optimal operation of a manufacturing and distribution supply chain
  • Social media optimization, in internet marketing, involves optimizing social media profiles

Music

  • Optimize (Coldrain EP)
  • "Optimize" by Coldrain, from Optimize

See also

  • Optimum (disambiguation)
  • Optimality theory (disambiguation)
  • Optimism (disambiguation)
  • Optimist (disambiguation)
  • Optimistic (disambiguation)
  • Maximization (disambiguation)
  • Minimization (disambiguation)