optimize — op‧ti‧mize [ˈɒptmaɪz ǁ ˈɑːp ] also optimise verb [transitive] to make the best possible use of something or to do something in the best possible way: • technical specifications designed to optimize the performance of Windows software • Cash flow … Financial and business terms
optimize — op ti*mize ([o^]p t[i^]*m[imac]z ) v. t. [imp. & p. p. {optimized} ([o^]p t[i^]*m[imac]zd ); p. pr. & vb. n. {optimizing} ([o^]p t[i^]*m[imac] z[i^]ng).] 1. To make as useful, effective, or functional as possible; as, to optimize the speed of a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
optimize — (v.) 1844, to act as an optimist, back formation from OPTIMIST (Cf. optimist). Meaning to make the most of is first recorded 1857. Related: Optimized; optimizing; optimization; optimisation … Etymology dictionary
optimize — (Amer.) op·ti·mize || É‘ptɪmaɪz / É’p v. produce maximum results; make optimal; improve efficiency; become optimal; act as an optimist, act in an optimistic manner; (Computers) carry out optimization (also optimise) … English contemporary dictionary
optimize — (also optimise) ► VERB ▪ make the best or most effective use of (a situation or resource). DERIVATIVES optimization noun optimizer noun … English terms dictionary
optimize — [äp′tə mīz΄] vi. optimized, optimizing to be given to optimism vt. to make the most of; develop or realize to the utmost extent; obtain the most efficient or optimum use of optimization n … English World dictionary
optimize — [[t]ɒ̱ptɪmaɪz[/t]] optimizes, optimizing, optimized (in BRIT, also use optimise) 1) VERB To optimize a plan, system, or machine means to arrange or design it so that it operates as smoothly and efficiently as possible. [FORMAL] [V n] Doctors are… … English dictionary
optimize — UK [ˈɒptɪmaɪz] / US [ˈɑptɪmaɪz] verb [transitive] Word forms optimize : present tense I/you/we/they optimize he/she/it optimizes present participle optimizing past tense optimized past participle optimized to make something such as a method or… … English dictionary
optimize — verb Optimize is used with these nouns as the object: ↑performance … Collocations dictionary
optimize — op|ti|mize also optimise BrE [ˈɔptımaız US ˈa:p ] v [T] to improve the way that something is done or used so that it is as effective as possible ▪ They need to optimize the use of available resources … Dictionary of contemporary English
optimize — op|ti|mize [ aptı,maız ] verb transitive to make something such as a method or process as good or as effective as possible: changes designed to optimize the efficiency of the organization … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
