optimizer

noun — 3 senses

optimizer

noun

Etymology From optimize + -er.

1

A person in a large business whose task is to maximize profits and make the business more efficient.

2

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences A program that uses linear programming to optimize a process.

3

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences A compiler or assembler that produces optimized code.

Derived terms
superoptimizer

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