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