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op·ti·mize 
[op-tuh-mahyz] Pronunciation Key verb, -mized, -miz·ing.
[op-tuh-mahyz] Pronunciation Key verb, -mized, -miz·ing. –verb (used with object)
–verb (used without object)
| 1. | to make as effective, perfect, or useful as possible. |
| 2. | to make the best of. |
| 3. | Computers. to write or rewrite (the instructions in a program) so as to maximize efficiency and speed in retrieval, storage, or execution. |
| 4. | Mathematics. to determine the maximum or minimum values of (a specified function that is subject to certain constraints). |
| 5. | to be optimistic. |
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| optimise | |
verb | |
| 1. | make optimal; get the most out of; use best; "optimize your resources" [syn: optimize] |
| 2. | modify to achieve maximum efficiency in storage capacity or time or cost; "optimize a computer program" [syn: optimize] |
| 3. | act as an optimist and take a sunny view of the world [syn: optimize] |
WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University.
Free On-line Dictionary of Computing - Cite This Source - Share This
optimise
To perform optimisation.
The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing, © 1993-2007 Denis Howe
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