suboptimization

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

sub- +‎ optimization

Noun[edit]

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.