Optimize Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (original) (raw)

optimize

verb

also British

optimise

/ˈɑːptəˌmaɪz/

optimizes;

optimized;

optimizing

optimize

verb

also British

optimise

/ˈɑːptəˌmaɪz/

optimizes;

optimized;

optimizing

Britannica Dictionary definition of OPTIMIZE

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formal

:

to make (something) as good or as effective as possible

• The new system will optimize the efficiency with which water is used.
• efforts to optimize service/performance

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— often used as (be) optimized

• The car's design is optimized for speed. [=the car has been specially made to go as fast as possible]

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