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optimization
The process of improving or perfecting something in order to achieve the best possible result or the highest efficiency.
Durch die Optimierung der Arbeitsabläufe hat die Effizienz deutlich zugenommen.
Through the optimization of workflows, efficiency increased significantly.
The noun 'Optimierung' (optimization) is derived from the verb 'optimieren' (to optimize). The ending '-ung' is a very common way in German to form a feminine noun from a verb that describes the process or result of the action.
Wir müssen die Produktionsprozesse optimieren.
We need to optimize the production processes.
To express what is being optimized, you usually use the genitive or a 'von' construction. The genitive variant is very common in written language.
Die Optimierung der Webseite führte zu mehr Besuchern.
The optimization of the website led to more visitors.
'Optimierung' (optimization) is often used in business or technical contexts. Typical combinations are the optimization of processes, workflows, costs, or performance.
Das Unternehmen plant eine grundlegende Optimierung der internen Abläufe.
The company is planning a fundamental optimization of its internal workflows.
improvement / correction
Verbesserung means that something reaches a better state. Optimierung refers to a targeted improvement intended to achieve the best or most efficient result according to specific criteria. For general progress, Verbesserung is appropriate; for a systematic search for the best result, Optimierung is the right term.
Bei der Optimierung des Ablaufs wird jeder Schritt geprüft, um die Bearbeitungszeit möglichst kurz zu halten.
During the optimization of the process, every step is examined to keep processing time as short as possible.
Der neue Ablauf bringt bereits eine spürbare Verbesserung der Bearbeitungszeit.
The new process is already bringing a noticeable improvement in processing time.
