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optimize

Verb (intransitive), Verb (transitive)

op=ti=mize

WORDNET DICTIONARY

optimize(v = verb.change) optimise - make optimal; get the most out of; use best; "optimize your resources"

is one way to hone, perfect

Derived forms noun optimization₁, noun optimum₁

Sample sentences:
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optimize(v = verb.change) optimise - modify to achieve maximum efficiency in storage capacity or time or cost; "optimize a computer program"

is one way to modify

Derived form noun optimization₁

Sample sentence:
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optimize(v = verb.body) optimise - act as an optimist and take a sunny view of the world; Array

is one way to act, behave, do

Sample sentence:
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optimize, v. t.

To make as useful, effective, or functional as possible; as, to optimize the speed of a computer program. [WordNet 1.5]
To get the most out of; to use to the best effect; to exploit fully; as, to optimize one's return on investment. [WordNet 1.5]

optimize, v. (also -ise)
1 tr. make the best or most effective use of (a situation, an opportunity, etc.).
2 intr. be an optimist.

Derivative

optimization n.

Etymology

L optimus best

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