optimierte

Optimierte is a German form related to the verb optimieren, meaning to optimize. It can function as a simple past tense form (Präteritum) of optimieren in the first- or third-person singular, as in ich optimierte die Abfrage or er optimierte das System. It can also serve as the attributive form of the past participle optimiert when describing a noun, for example eine optimierte Lösung, ein optimierter Prozess, or das optimierte System. In the attributive position the participle follows German declension rules and takes endings such as -e (die optimierte Lösung), -er (der optimierte Prozess) or -es (das optimierte System).

Usage and contexts

The term occurs across technology, business, and science to indicate improvements that enhance performance, efficiency, or quality. In computing, optimierte Abfragen or optimierte Algorithmen refer to code or queries refined to run faster or consume fewer resources. In production and logistics, optimierte Abläufe describe streamlined workflows, improved capacity planning, or better routing. The concept underpins the broader field of Optimierung and is often paired with terms like Optimierungsmethoden, Optimierer, or Optimierungsprozesse.

Etymology and related forms

Optimieren is a relatively recent loanword in German, borrowed from English optimize, which in turn derives from the Latin optimus meaning "best." The related noun is Optimierung (optimization). Related forms include der Optimierer (the optimizer) and die optimierte Lösung (the optimized solution).

Notes

Because optimierte can be a Präteritum form or an attributive participle, context is necessary to determine meaning. For the past participle used as a predicate, the form is typically optimiert (Die Abfrage ist optimiert).