optimise

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op⋅ti⋅mize

[op-tuh-mahyz]

verb, -mized, -miz⋅ing.

–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.

Also, especially British, op⋅ti⋅mise.

Origin:
1835–45; optim(um) + -ize

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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.

Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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Computing Dictionary

optimise
To perform optimisation.

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