suboptimization en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *upó Proto-Italic *supo Latin sub Latin sub-der. English sub- English optimization English suboptimization From sub- + optimization.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The optimization of a subunit (or series of subunits) of an organization without good coordination with other subunits, resulting in the whole organisation's outcome or output being less than optimal.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| suboptimizations | Number=Plur | lexicographic |