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21Optimization (computer science) — In computing, optimization is the process of modifying a system to make some aspect of it work more efficiently or use fewer resources. For instance, a computer program may be optimized so that it executes more rapidly, or is capable of operating …
22Program optimization — For algorithms to solve other optimization problems, see Optimization (mathematics). In computer science, program optimization or software optimization is the process of modifying a software system to make some aspect of it work more efficiently… …
23minimalist — 1. adjective Believing in or seeking a minimal state; seeking to minimize or reduce to a minimum. I am sure such a minimalist style of furniture would never fit well with my packrat nature. 2. noun One who believes in or seeks a minimal state;… …
24minimize — min i*mize (m[i^]n [i^]*m[imac]z), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {minimized} (m[i^]n [i^]*m[imac]zd); p. pr. & vb. n. {minimizing} (m[i^]n [i^]*m[imac]*z[i^]ng).] 1. To reduce to the smallest part or proportion possible; to reduce to a minimum. Bentham.… …
25minimized — minimize min i*mize (m[i^]n [i^]*m[imac]z), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {minimized} (m[i^]n [i^]*m[imac]zd); p. pr. & vb. n. {minimizing} (m[i^]n [i^]*m[imac]*z[i^]ng).] 1. To reduce to the smallest part or proportion possible; to reduce to a minimum.… …
26minimizing — minimize min i*mize (m[i^]n [i^]*m[imac]z), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {minimized} (m[i^]n [i^]*m[imac]zd); p. pr. & vb. n. {minimizing} (m[i^]n [i^]*m[imac]*z[i^]ng).] 1. To reduce to the smallest part or proportion possible; to reduce to a minimum.… …
27Merit good — The concept of a merit good introduced in economics by Richard Musgrave (1957, 1959) is a commodity which is judged that an individual or society should have on the basis of some concept of need, rather than ability and willingness to pay. The… …
28INTIFADA — This entry deals with the origins and ramifications of the first Intifada, which commenced in late 1987. For its subsequent course and for the second, so called al Aqsa Intifada, see israel , State of: Historical Survey; israel , State of: Israel …
29compose — verb (composed; composing) Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French composer, from Latin componere (perfect indicative composui) more at compound Date: 15th century transitive verb 1. a. to form by putting …
30Clean Language — This article is about questioning technique. For programming language Clean, see Clean (programming language). Clean Language is a questioning technique that is used especially in psychotherapy and coaching. Clean Language is optimized to have… …
