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optimieren

to optimise

verb op-ti-MEE-ren Rare

Origin: from Latin optimus

Usage Note

Optimieren is ubiquitous in German business language for improving processes, workflows, or costs. Prozesse optimieren (to streamline processes) is a stock phrase in job descriptions and management reports.

Examples

"Ziel ist es, den Beschaffungsprozess zu optimieren."

Natural Translation

The aim is to optimise the procurement process.

Literal Translation

Goal is it the procurement-process to optimise.

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