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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
'die Verbesserung' and 'die Optimierung' both mean that something is made better. 'Verbesserung' is a general word and fits many situations: a text, a plan, or a condition becomes better. 'Optimierung' sounds more targeted and often more technical. It involves trying to achieve the best possible result or make something more efficient. The words can be confused because every optimization is a kind of improvement. But not every improvement is automatically an optimization. For small or simple changes, 'Verbesserung' sounds more natural.
Zu Hause arbeitet mein Freund an der Optimierung seines Computers.
At home, my friend is working on optimizing his computer.
Die Verbesserung der Busverbindung hilft vielen Menschen im Stadtteil.
The improvement of the bus connection helps many people in the neighborhood.