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optimize

Syllabification: (op·ti·mize)
Pronunciation: /ˈäptəˌmīz/

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Definition of optimize

verb

[with object]
  • make the best or most effective use of (a situation, opportunity, or resource):to optimize viewing conditions, the microscope should be correctly adjusted
  • Computing rearrange or rewrite (data, software, etc.) to improve efficiency of retrieval or processing.

Derivatives

optimization

Pronunciation: /ˌäptəˌmīˈzāSHən/

noun

optimizer

noun

Origin:

early 19th century: from Latin optimus 'best' + -ize

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