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optimize
[op-tuh-mahyz]
verb (used with object)
to make as effective, perfect, or useful as possible.
to make the best of.
Computers., to write or rewrite (the instructions in a program) so as to maximize efficiency and speed in retrieval, storage, or execution.
Mathematics., to determine the maximum or minimum values of (a specified function that is subject to certain constraints).
verb (used without object)
to be optimistic.
optimize
/ ˈɒptɪˌmaɪz /
verb
(tr) to take the full advantage of
(tr) to plan or carry out (an economic activity) with maximum efficiency
(intr) to be optimistic
(tr) to write or modify (a computer program) to achieve maximum efficiency in storage capacity, time, cost, etc
(tr) to find the best compromise among several often conflicting requirements, as in engineering design
Other Word Forms
- optimization noun
Example Sentences
"You can think of areas where you need very optimized alloys like aerospace," Freitas says.
For Oracle, that meant first building applications on top of its database business to help customers connect and optimize their finance, sales, and supply-chain operations.
The plan also calls for reallocating resources by optimizing labor and operating hours, partnering more closely with franchisees to boost profitability and leveraging insights from company-operated restaurants.
A wave of elite supersize saunas have opened in cities such as New York and San Francisco, providing a new social space for professionals who already spend their time and money “optimizing” their wellness practices.
As a result, the Caymans “may become a more attractive destination for some insurers seeking to optimize returns,” it said in a report last year.
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