optimize
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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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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 | |
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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
The primary goal of organic production is to optimize the health of the food and the people eating it.
Airlines need to team up with railway lines to optimize the effectiveness of our railway and airport systems.
The contoured hood adjusts two ways to optimize neck mobility.
We need to optimize the science and that means taking out the human element from space exploration.
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