German word

optimieren

Pronunciation

IPA/ɔptiˈmiːʁən/

Meaning

  • verboptimize

Example

Ich optimiere die Einstellungen.

I am optimizing the settings.

Illustration for optimieren (optimize)

More examples

Das Team optimiert den Workflow.

The team is optimizing the workflow.

Core concept

A route is fine-tuned to reach the destination faster while using fewer resources.

Common phrases

  • die Prozesse optimieren

    optimize the processes

  • den Workflow optimieren

    optimize the workflow

  • den Code optimieren

    optimize the code

Similar words

verbessern: Improving the state, quality, or performance of something.
anpassen: Changing settings or form to suit specific conditions or goals.
feinabstimmen: Making precise small adjustments so something fits its purpose exactly.
rationalisieren: Removing unnecessary steps or resources from work or systems to improve efficiency.

Definition in German

etwas so einstellen oder verbessern, dass Aufwand, Zeit oder Ressourcen möglichst gering und das Ergebnis möglichst gut werden.

Word origin

The verb is a learned borrowing based on Latin optimus, 'best', and its meaning centers on making something as good or efficient as possible.

Usage tips

  • Optimieren has a technical or formal tone, while verbessern is more general for ordinary improvements in everyday speech.

Other meanings

  • make more efficientverb
  • enhanceverb
  • fine-tuneverb

Opposites

Related words

  • Optimierungoptimizationnoun
  • optimierbaroptimizableadjective
  • optimiertoptimizedadjective

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