German to English Dictionary (Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch)

Opportunity Cost

The loss of potential gain from other alternatives when one alternative is chosen.

Opposition

Resistance or dissent, expressed in action or argument.

Oppositionism

The practice or philosophy of opposing or resisting a particular authority or ideology.

Optical

Relating to sight or the science of optics.

Optical Telescope

An instrument that gathers and focuses light, primarily in the visible light part of the spectrum, to create a magnified image of distant objects.

Optician

A person qualified to make and supply eyeglasses and contact lenses for correction of vision.

Optimal

Most favorable or desirable under given circumstances.

Optimality

The state or condition of being optimal; the best or most effective condition.

Optimism

Hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something.

Optimization

The action of making the best or most effective use of a situation or resource.

Optimum

The most favorable condition, degree, or amount for obtaining a given result.

Option

A thing that is or may be chosen.