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optimieren
German → American English
American English
optimize
etwas so verbessern, dass es möglichst effektiv, günstig oder leistungsstark ist
Wir optimieren die Website für bessere Ladezeiten.Use optimieren when you improve a process, system, or result in a targeted way. It often sounds technical or business-like, so in everyday speech verbessern may be more natural.
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What does “optimieren” mean in English?
“Optimieren” means “to optimize” or “to make something as effective as possible.”
Is “optimieren” the same as “verbessern”?
They are similar, but “optimieren” usually means improving something in a more systematic or technical way, while “verbessern” is broader and more general.
How do you use “optimieren” in a sentence?
You can say: “Wir optimieren den Prozess” — “We optimize the process.”
What noun comes from “optimieren”?
The noun is “die Optimierung,” which means “optimization.”