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Definition of 'optimize'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (v.t.) optimize
to make as effective, perfect, or useful as possible.

2.  optimize
to make the best of.

3.  optimize
to write or rewrite (the instructions in a computer program) for maximum efficiency and speed in retrieval, storage, or execution.

4.  optimize
Math. to determine the maximum or minimum values of (a specified function that is subject to a set of constraints).

5. (v.i.) optimize
to be optimistic.

Etymology: (1835–45)

Definition of 'optimize'

Princeton's WordNet

1. (verb) optimize, optimise
make optimal; get the most out of; use best
"optimize your resources"

2. (verb) optimize, optimise
modify to achieve maximum efficiency in storage capacity or time or cost
"optimize a computer program"

3. (verb) optimize, optimise
act as an optimist and take a sunny view of the world

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