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Optimum vs Optimized - What's the difference?

optimum | optimized |

As a noun optimum

is the best or most favorable condition, or the greatest amount or degree possible under specific sets of comparable circumstances.

As an adjective optimum

is best or most advantageous; surpassing all others.

As a verb optimized is

past tense of optimize.

optimum

English

Noun

(en-noun)
  • The best or most favorable condition, or the greatest amount or degree possible under specific sets of comparable circumstances.

    • Related terms

    * optimal * optimise, optimize * optimism * optimist * optimistic

    Derived terms

    * global optimum * local optimum

    Adjective

    (head)
  • best or most advantageous; surpassing all others

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    optimized

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (optimize)

    • optimize

    English

    Alternative forms

    * optimise (UK )

    Verb

    (optimiz)
  • (originally) To act optimistically or as an optimist.
  • To make (something) optimal.
  • To make (something) more efficient, such as a computer program.
  • To become optimal.

    • Related terms

    * optimal * optimism * optimist * optimum

    Synonyms

    * (to make optimal) perfect * (to make more efficient) enhance, hone, improve, perfect