optimization vs optimizing

Both 'optimization' and 'optimizing' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Optimization' is a noun referring to the process of making something as effective or functional as possible. 'Optimizing' is a verb form used to describe the action of making something optimal or improving its efficiency.

Last updated: March 26, 2024

optimization

This is a correct noun form used to describe the process of making something as effective or functional as possible.

Use 'optimization' when referring to the process of making something optimal or improving its efficiency.

Examples:

The optimization of the website led to increased traffic.
Software optimization is crucial for performance improvement.

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Dose constraints should be used, where appropriate, within the context of optimization of radiological protection.
Sustainable optimization of industrial processes and active ingredients
Packaging recoverable in the form of energy recovery Packaging waste processed for the purpose of energy recovery shall have a minimum inferior calorific value to allow optimization of energy recovery.
Mr President, in the necessary endeavours to make EU aid more effective the keyword should be optimization, but examples of a lack of effectiveness must not give grounds for reductions in aid.
This is the initial flow rate setting which may need further optimization depending on the results of the hydrocarbon response factors and the oxygen interference check according to paragraphs 9.3.7.2. and 9.3.7.3.
This is the initial flow rate setting which may need further optimization depending on the results of the hydrocarbon response factors and the oxygen interference check according to sub-paragraph (a) of paragraph 8.1.10.1.1. and paragraph 8.1.10.2;
CGD will continue that optimization effort by further reducing operational costs during the restructuring period.
The optimization may optionally be conducted using the procedures outlined in SAE paper No 770141.
Madam President, ladies and gentlemen, the WEU is developing its operational capacities on the basis of internal optimization.
optimization factor(is ignored when other formats are used)
1. Dose constraints should be used, where appropriate, within the context of optimization of radiological protection.
"Growth potential," "structural optimization."
Dose constraint: a restriction on the prospective doses to individuals which may result from a defined source, for use at the planning stage in radiation protection whenever optimization is involved.
- Dose Constraint: a restriction on the prospective doses to individuals which may result from a defined source, for use at the planning stage in radiation protection whenever optimization is involved.
The current macroeconomic situation and the prospects of the domestic banking market, however, called for a more resolute approach, such as the optimization effort that is set out in the restructuring plan.
As a result of the optimization of external commercial relations, the Company expects to improve financial result by over PLN [54-66] million in 2015.
A list of the laboratories that were included in optimization and validation of protocols is provided in Appendix 1.
in the context of optimization all exposures shall be kept as low as reasonably achievable, economic and social factors being taken into account;
And indeed, the European Union can contribute that element of added value so that the optimization of water resources, at EU level, can be a reality.
With regard to particular funds, and notably the special programmes of Phare, Tacis, Meda and the reconstruction programme for former Yugoslavia, a real effort of control and optimization must be accomplished without delay.

Alternatives:

improvement
enhancement
fine-tuning
refinement
streamlining

optimizing

This is a correct verb form used to describe the action of making something optimal or improving its efficiency.

Use 'optimizing' when describing the act of making something as effective or functional as possible.