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Optimize

//ˈɑptɪmaɪz// verb

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Verb
  1. 1
    To act optimistically or as an optimist.
  2. 2
    act as an optimist and take a sunny view of the world wordnet
  3. 3
    To make (something) optimal. transitive

    "We need to optimize the supply chain to reduce costs."

  4. 4
    modify to achieve maximum efficiency in storage capacity or time or cost wordnet
  5. 5
    To make (something) more efficient, such as a computer program. transitive

    "The website was redesigned to optimize user experience."

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  1. 6
    make optimal; get the most out of; use best wordnet
  2. 7
    To become optimal. intransitive

Etymology

(1844) Back-formation from optimist.

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