OPTIMIZE

optimize, optimise

(verb) act as an optimist and take a sunny view of the world

optimize, optimise

(verb) modify to achieve maximum efficiency in storage capacity or time or cost; “optimize a computer program”

optimize, optimise

(verb) make optimal; get the most out of; use best; “optimize your resources”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Verb

optimize (third-person singular simple present optimizes, present participle optimizing, simple past and past participle optimized)

(originally, intransitive) To act optimistically or as an optimist.

(transitive) To make (something) optimal.

(transitive) To make (something) more efficient, such as a computer program.

(intransitive) To become optimal.

Synonyms

• (to make optimal): perfect

• (to make more efficient): enhance, hone, improve, perfect

Source: Wiktionary



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