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optimize

[ 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

/ ˈɒɪˌɪ /

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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Derived Forms

  • ˌDZپˈپDz, noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of optimize1

First recorded in 1835–45; optim(um) + -ize
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Yeah, in his model you have the here-and-now management system responsible for optimizing things as they are, and you have the intelligence system that is responsible for change and reorganization.

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It’s not survival of the perfectly optimized, but survival of the resilient, as only the most robust inherit the Earth.”

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In return, however, the kids would have to hand over their YouTube account information to Hill, who optimized their accounts.

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“They are intended to strengthen our organizational structure to drive our growth objectives and optimize our operations,” Mattel spokesperson Catherine Frymark said in a statement.

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Making sure your professional networking profiles are up to date and optimized for your field, engaging in industry-relevant discussions and sharing your expertise can increase your chances of being noticed by recruiters.

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