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View synonyms for optimize

optimize

especially British, op·ti·mise

[op-tuh-mahyz]

verb (used with object)

optimized, optimizing 
  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)

optimized, optimizing 
  1. to be optimistic.

optimize

/ ˈɒptɪˌmaɪz /

verb

  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

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • optimization noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of optimize1

First recorded in 1835–45; optim(um) + -ize
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Example Sentences

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She used AI tools to optimize her LinkedIn profile, to create professional photos and to polish her résumé.

"We've proven the concept. Now we want to optimize the design and delivery."

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Fortunately, his North Carolina home is the perfect locale for a “semi” retirement, providing a relaxing and calm sanctuary that was designed to optimize lake views from nearly every room.

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They also receive an Oura ring; Continuum uses the information it gathers to help members optimize their workouts and routines.

Anthropic and Nvidia also announced the two companies will collaborate together for the first time on designing and engineering the start-up’s models and Nvidia’s future product architectures to optimize performance for Anthropic’s AI workloads.

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