Meaning of optimize in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈɑptəˌmaɪz/

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  1. Verb

    optimize

    Etymology

    early 19th century: from Latin optimus‘best’+ -ize

    Definitions

    1. make optimal

    Examples

    • « get the most out of »
    • « use best »
    • « optimize your resources »

    Derived terms

  2. 2. modify to achieve maximum efficiency in storage capacity or time or cost

    Examples

    • « optimize a computer program »

    Derived terms

  3. 3. act as an optimist and take a sunny view of the world

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