"suboptimization" meaning in All languages combined

See suboptimization on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: suboptimizations [plural]
Etymology: From sub- + optimization. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|sub|optimization}} sub- + optimization Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} suboptimization (countable and uncountable, plural suboptimizations)
  1. 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. Tags: countable, uncountable

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