Optimization and Refinement

noun

• The act of rendering optimal.
  • usage: "the simultaneous optimization of growth and profitability"; "in an optimization problem we seek values of the variables that lead to an optimal value of the function that is to be optimized"; "to promote the optimization and diversification of agricultural products"
  • synonyms: optimisation

Optimization is a methodology by which a system is developed with rules tailored to fit the data in question precisely.

noun

• A highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality."they performed with great polish"; "I admired the exquisite refinement of his prose"; "almost an inspiration which gives to all work that finish which is almost art-Joseph Conrad
  • synonyms: polish, culture, cultivation, finish
• The result of improving something.
  • usage: "he described a refinement of this technique"
  • synonyms: elaboration
• The process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc..
  • synonyms: refining, purification
• A subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude.
  • usage: "without understanding the finer nuances you can't enjoy the humor"; "don't argue about shades of meaning"
  • synonyms: nuance, nicety, shade, subtlety
• The quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste.
  • usage: "a man of intellectual refinement"; "he is remembered for his generosity and civilization"
  • synonyms: civilization, civilisation

• (n.) The act of refining or the state of being refined; as, the refinement or metals; refinement of ideas.
• (n.) That which is refined, elaborated or polished to excess; an affected subtilty; as, refinements of logic.