optimizing

[op-tuh-mahyz]

op·ti·mize

[op-tuh-mahyz] verb, op·ti·mized, op·ti·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.

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Optimizing is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
Also, especially British, op·ti·mise.


Origin:
1835–45; optim(um) + -ize

maximize, optimize.
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