optimize

[op-tuh-mahyz]

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verb (used with object), op·ti·mized, op·ti·miz·ing.

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), op·ti·mized, op·ti·miz·ing.

to be optimistic.

Also especially British, op·ti·mise.

Origin of optimize

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

Can be confusedmaximize optimize

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Contemporary Examples of optimized

Meanwhile, Project Morpheus is designed and optimized for one system.
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The next step was to create an investable, optimized instrument.
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More basically, the very world we know has been optimized for life.
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April 30, 2011
If we want to make sure that our money and civilian efforts are optimized and maximized, we need to get serious.
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Evelyn Farkas
December 17, 2009

Historical Examples of optimized

Thus market cycles were optimized by the effects of higher productivity and diversified demands.
The Civilization of Illiteracy
Mihai Nadin

British Dictionary definitions for optimized

optimize

optimise

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

Derived Formsoptimization or optimisation, noun

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Word Origin and History for optimized

optimize

1844, "to act as an optimist," back-formation from optimist. Meaning "to make the most of" is first recorded 1857. Related: Optimized; optimizing.