Optimality may refer to:
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Mathematical optimization
Mathematical optimization (alternatively spelled ''optimisation'') or mathematical programming is the selection of a best element, with regard to some criterion, from some set of available alternatives. It is generally divided into two subfi ...
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Optimality Theory
In linguistics, Optimality Theory (frequently abbreviated OT) is a linguistic model proposing that the observed forms of language arise from the optimal satisfaction of conflicting constraints. OT differs from other approaches to phonological ...
in linguistics
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optimality model In biology
Biology is the scientific study of life. It is a natural science with a broad scope but has several unifying themes that tie it together as a single, coherent field. For instance, all organisms are made up of cells that process h ...
, approach in biology
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Optimism (disambiguation)
Optimism is an attitude for outcomes to be positive, favorable, desirable.
Optimism may also refer to:
* OPTIMISM ("operational Perseverance twin for integration of mechanisms and instruments sent to Mars"), an engineering model of the NASA-JPL ...
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Optimist (disambiguation)
An optimist is a person with a positive outlook on life.
Optimist, (The) Optimist(s), or ''similar'' may also refer to:
Albums and songs
* '' The Optimist LP'' and ''The Optimist Live'', albums by Turin Brakes
* ''The Optimist'' (Anathema album ...
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Optimistic (disambiguation)
Optimistic is the adjective form of the word optimism.
Optimistic may also refer to:
* Optimistic bias in psychology
* Optimistic Cave, Korolivka, Borshchiv Raion, Ternopil Oblast, Ukraine; a gypsum cave
* "Optimistic" (Skeeter Davis song), 1 ...
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Optimization (disambiguation)
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Optimum (disambiguation)
The optimum is the best or most favorable condition, or the greatest amount or degree possible under specific sets of comparable circumstances.
Optimum may also refer to:
* Optimum (cable brand), a digital cable service
* Optimum Releasing, a fi ...
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