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5 dictionary results for: optimize
Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1) - Cite This Source - Share This
op·ti·mize       [op-tuh-mahyz] Pronunciation Key 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]
American Heritage Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This
op·ti·mize       (ŏp'tə-mīz')  Pronunciation Key 
tr.v.   op·ti·mized, op·ti·miz·ing, op·ti·miz·es
  1. To make as perfect or effective as possible.
  2. Computer Science To increase the computing speed and efficiency of (a program), as by rewriting instructions.
  3. To make the most of.

Online Etymology Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This
optimize 
1844, "to act as an optimist," back-formation from optimist. Meaning "to make the most of" is first recorded 1857.

WordNet - Cite This Source - Share This
optimize

verb
1. make optimal; get the most out of; use best; "optimize your resources" 
2. modify to achieve maximum efficiency in storage capacity or time or cost; "optimize a computer program" 
3. act as an optimist and take a sunny view of the world 

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