optimise
Use Optimise in a sentence
təˌmaɪz verb (used with 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).
verb (used without object)
5.
to be optimistic.
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| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
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optimize or optimise (ˈɒptɪˌmaɪz) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | (tr) to take the full advantage of |
| 2. | (tr) to plan or carry out (an economic activity) with maximum efficiency |
| 3. | (intr) to be optimistic |
| 4. | (tr) to write or modify (a computer program) to achieve maximum efficiency in storage capacity, time, cost, etc |
| 5. | (tr) to find the best compromise among several often conflicting requirements, as in engineering design |
| optimise or optimise | |
| —vb | |
| optimi'zation or optimise | |
| —n | |
| optimi'sation or optimise | |
| —n | |
| optimize or optimise (ˈɒptɪˌmaɪz) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | (tr) to take the full advantage of |
| 2. | (tr) to plan or carry out (an economic activity) with maximum efficiency |
| 3. | (intr) to be optimistic |
| 4. | (tr) to write or modify (a computer program) to achieve maximum efficiency in storage capacity, time, cost, etc |
| 5. | (tr) to find the best compromise among several often conflicting requirements, as in engineering design |
| optimise or optimise | |
| —vb | |
| optimi'zation or optimise | |
| —n | |
| optimi'sation or optimise | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
optimize
1844, "to act as an optimist," back formation from optimist. Meaning "to make the most of" is first recorded 1857. Related: Optimization; optimisation.
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Example sentences
But products to optimise both supply and demand are only now being developed.
Simply put, hypnosis is a way to optimise your ability to do what you want to do.
The problem with markets, of course, is that they only optimise outcomes when certain well-known conditions are met.
Each module is fitted with its own, personal electronic management system to optimise its charging and discharging rates.
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