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Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

optimization

IPA: /ˌɒptɪmaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌɑːptɪmaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of making something as effective or functional as possible, often using mathematical methods.

Example: The optimization of the software improved its performance significantly.

optimize

IPA: /ˈɒptɪmaɪz/

KK: /ˈɑːptɪmaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something as good or effective as it can be, often by improving its performance or efficiency.

Example: The team worked hard to optimize the software for better performance.

optimizer

IPA: /ˈɒptɪmaɪzər/

KK: /ˈɑːptɪmaɪzər/

noun

Definition: A person or tool that makes something as effective or functional as possible, often by improving performance or efficiency.

Example: The optimizer helped the company reduce costs and increase productivity.

optimizing

IPA: /ˈɒptɪmaɪzɪŋ/

KK: /ˈɑːptɪmaɪzɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Something designed to make the best or most effective use of resources or conditions.

Example: The optimizing software improved the performance of the computer.

verb

Definition: To make something as effective or functional as possible by improving it or making adjustments.

Example: The team is optimizing the software to run faster and use less memory.

optimum

IPA: /ˈɒptɪməm/

KK: /ˈɑptɪməm/

adjective

Definition: The best or most effective condition or level for something.

Example: We need to find the optimum temperature for the experiment to succeed.

noun

Definition: The best or most favorable condition or level for achieving a particular result or goal.

Example: Finding the optimum for plant growth requires careful consideration of light, water, and nutrients.

optionally

IPA: /ˈɒpʃənəli/

KK: /ˈɑpʃənəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not required or compulsory; something that can be chosen or done if desired.

Example: You can optionally include your phone number on the form.

optometrist

IPA: /ɒpˈtɛmɪstrɪst/

KK: /ɑpˈtɛmɪstrɪst/

noun

Definition: A professional who examines eyes to find vision problems, diagnoses issues, and prescribes glasses or other treatments.

Example: I need to see an optometrist for my eye exam.

optometry

IPA: /ɒpˈtɒmətri/

KK: /ɑpˈtɑmətri/

noun

Definition: The profession that focuses on examining eyes, diagnosing vision problems, and providing corrective lenses or treatments.

Example: She decided to study optometry to help people see better.

oral

IPA: /ˈɔːrəl/

KK: /ˈɔrəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to the mouth or spoken communication, rather than written.

Example: The teacher gave an oral presentation to the class.

noun

Definition: A type of exam where students answer questions by speaking instead of writing.

Example: She prepared for her oral by practicing her answers out loud.

orbit

IPA: /ˈɔːrbɪt/

KK: /ˈɔːrbɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To move around a central point in a curved path, like a planet around a star.

Example: The Earth orbits the Sun once a year.

noun

Definition: The path that an object takes as it moves around another object in space, like how the Earth moves around the Sun.

Example: The satellite is in a stable orbit around the planet.

transitive verb

Definition: To move or travel in a curved path around a central object, like a planet or star.

Example: The spacecraft will orbit the planet for several months before returning to Earth.

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