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OPTIMALISATION Antonyms

10 antonyms for optimalisation. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For OPTIMALISATION

WordSaveSyns..UsageType
decline

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• change toward something smaller or lower

• a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state; decline

• a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current

• a downward slope or bend

verb

• grow worse

• not accept as true

• show unwillingness towards

• grow smaller

• go down

• fall in value

• inflect for number, gender, case, etc.

deterioration

noun

n

noun

• a symptom of reduced quality or strength

• process of changing to an inferior state

downgrade

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• the property possessed by a slope or surface that descends

verb

• rate lower; lower in value or esteem

impairment

noun

n

noun

• the occurrence of a change for the worse

• a symptom of reduced quality or strength

• the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness

• damage that results in a reduction of strength or quality

• the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine)

limitation

noun

n

noun

• a principle that limits the extent of something

• the quality of being limited or restricted

• the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed

• (law) a time period after which suits cannot be brought

• an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation)

minimization

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• the act of reducing something to the least possible amount or degree or position

reduction

noun

n

noun

• the act of decreasing or reducing something

• any process in which electrons are added to an atom or ion (as by removing oxygen or adding hydrogen); always occurs accompanied by oxidation of the reducing agent

• the act of reducing complexity

restriction

noun

n

noun

• a principle that limits the extent of something

• an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation)

• the act of keeping something within specified bounds (by force if necessary)

weakening

verb, noun, adjective

v, n, adj

noun

• becoming weaker

• the act of reducing the strength of something

adjective satellite

• causing debilitation

• moderating by making pain or sorrow weaker

worsening

verb, adjective

v, adj

adjective

• changing for the worse

noun

• process of changing to an inferior state

• changing something with the result that it becomes worse

Alternatives for DECLINE

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Phrases (3)

Alternatives for DETERIORATION

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Phrases (1)

Alternatives for DOWNGRADE

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Alternatives for IMPAIRMENT

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Alternatives for LIMITATION

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Alternatives for MINIMIZATION

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Alternatives for REDUCTION

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Alternatives for RESTRICTION

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