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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

optimal

IPA: /ˈɒptɪməl/

KK: /ˈɑptɪməl/

adjective

Definition: The best or most effective choice or condition for a particular situation.

Example: Finding the optimal solution to the problem took a lot of time and effort.

optimality

IPA: /ˌɒptɪˈmælɪti/

KK: /ˈɑptɪməlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being the best or most effective among various options.

Example: In decision-making, achieving optimality is crucial for success.

optimisation

IPA: /ˌɒptɪmaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ɑːptɪmaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of making something as effective or functional as possible.

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

optimise

IPA: /ˈɒptɪmaɪz/

KK: /ˈɑːptɪmaɪz/

verb

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

Example: We need to optimise our website to attract more visitors.

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.

optoelectronic

IPA: /ˌɒptəʊɪˈlɛktrɒnɪk/

KK: /ˌɑːptoʊɪˈlɛktrɒnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to technology that combines light (optical) and electronic components, often used in devices like sensors and lasers.

Example: The optoelectronic device converts light signals into electrical signals.

optoelectronics

IPA: /ˌɒp.təʊ.ɪˈlɛk.trɒ.nɪks/

KK: /ɑːpˌtoʊɪˈlɛktrɒnɪks/

noun

Definition: A field of science that studies how light and electricity interact and can be converted into each other.

Example: Optoelectronics is essential for the development of devices like lasers and solar cells.

optokinetic

IPA: /ˌɒptəʊkɪˈnɛtɪk/

KK: /ɑpˌtoʊkəˈnɛtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the movement of the eyes, especially in response to visual stimuli.

Example: The optokinetic response helps stabilize our vision when we move our heads.

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.

optronic

IPA: /ɒpˈtrɒnɪk/

KK: /ɑːpˈtrɒnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to devices that combine optical and electronic components, often used in technology for processing light signals.

Example: The new optronic sensors are capable of detecting light in various wavelengths.

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