Definition of Optimize

1. Verb. Make optimal; get the most out of; use best. "Optimize your resources"

Exact synonyms: Optimise
Generic synonyms: Hone, Perfect
Derivative terms: Optimisation, Optimum, Optimization, Optimum

2. Verb. Modify to achieve maximum efficiency in storage capacity or time or cost. "Optimize a computer program"
Exact synonyms: Optimise
Generic synonyms: Modify
Derivative terms: Optimisation, Optimization

3. Verb. Act as an optimist and take a sunny view of the world.
Exact synonyms: Optimise
Generic synonyms: Act, Behave, Do

Definition of Optimize

1. Verb. (originally) (intransitive) To act optimistically or as an optimist. ¹

2. Verb. (transitive) To make (something) optimal. ¹

3. Verb. (transitive) To make (something) more efficient, such as a computer program. ¹

4. Verb. (intransitive) To become optimal. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Optimize

1. to make as perfect, useful, or effective as possible [v -MIZED, -MIZING, -MIZES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Optimize

optimiser
optimisers
optimises
optimising
optimism
optimisms
optimist
optimistic
optimistically
optimists
optimity
optimizable
optimization
optimization problem
optimizations
optimize (current term)
optimized
optimizer
optimizers
optimizes
optimizing
optimum
optimum dose
optimum pH
optimum temperature
optimums
optineurin
opting
opting in
opting out

Literary usage of Optimize

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. SAS(R) 9.1 Companion for Windows by SAS Institute (2004)
"Windows Features That optimize Performance Controlling SAS Responsiveness Overview of Controlling SAS Responsiveness You can control the relative ..."

2. SAS(R) 9.1.3 Intelligence Platform:: Application Server Administration Guide by SAS Publishing (2006)
"optimize SAS OLAP Servers SAS Management Console enables you to optimize the query response time of SAS OLAP Servers by controlling these factors: n amount ..."

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