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<p><b>Mathematical optimization</b> (alternatively spelled optimisation) or <b>mathematical programming</b> is the selection of a best element, with regard to some <a href="page.php?w=criteria">criteria</a>, from some set of available alternatives. It is generally divided into two subfields: discrete optimization and <a href="page.php?w=continuous_optimization">continuous optimization</a>. Optimization problems arise in all quantitative disciplines from <a href="page.php?w=computer_science">computer science</a> and <a href="page.php?w=engineering">engineering</a></p><p>
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