Mathematical optimization Mathematical optimization (alternatively spelled ''optimisation'') or mathematical programming is the selection of a best element, with regard to some criteria, from some set of available alternatives. It is generally divided into two subfiel ...

is the theory and computation of extrema or stationary points of functions. Optimization, optimisation, or optimality may also refer to: *

Engineering optimization Engineering optimization is the subject which uses optimization techniques to achieve design goals in engineering. It is sometimes referred to as design optimization. Topics * structural design (including pressure vessel design and welded beam ...

* Feedback-directed optimisation, in computing *

Optimality model In biology, optimality models are a tool used to evaluate the costs and benefits of different organismal features, traits, and characteristics, including behavior, in the natural world. This evaluation allows researchers to make predictions about an ...

in biology *

Optimality theory Optimality theory (frequently abbreviated OT) is a linguistic model proposing that the observed forms of language arise from the optimal satisfaction of conflicting constraints. OT differs from other approaches to phonological analysis, which ty ...

, in linguistics * Optimization (role-playing games), a gaming play style * ''Optimize'' (magazine) *

Process optimization Process optimization is the discipline of adjusting a process so as to make the best or most effective use of some specified set of parameters without violating some constraint. Common goals are minimizing cost and maximizing throughput and/or e ...

, in business and engineering, methodologies for improving the efficiency of a production process *

Product optimization Product may refer to: Business * Product (business), an item that can be offered to a market to satisfy the desire or need of a customer. * Product (project management), a deliverable or set of deliverables that contribute to a business solution ...

, in business and marketing, methodologies for improving the quality and desirability of a product or product concept *

Program optimization In computer science, program optimization, code optimization, or software optimization is the process of modifying a software system to make some aspect of it work more efficiently or use fewer resources. In general, a computer program may be op ...

, in computing, methodologies for improving the efficiency of software *

Search engine optimization Search engine optimization (SEO) is the process of improving the quality and quantity of Web traffic, website traffic to a website or a web page from web search engine, search engines. SEO targets unpaid search traffic (usually referred to as ...

, in internet marketing *

Supply chain optimization Supply-chain optimization (SCO) aims to ensure the optimal operation of a manufacturing and distribution supply chain. This includes the optimal placement of inventory within the supply chain, minimizing operating costs including manufacturing co ...

, a methodology aiming to ensure the optimal operation of a manufacturing and distribution supply chain *

Social media optimization Social media optimization (SMO) is the use of online platforms to generate income or publicity to increase the awareness of a brand, event, product or service. Types of social media involved include RSS feeds, blogging sites, social bookmarkin ...

, in internet marketing, involves optimizing social media profiles

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