optimize

optimize
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 computer program.

Syn: optimise. [WordNet 1.5]

2. To get the most out of; to use to the best effect; to exploit fully; as, to optimize one's return on investment.

Syn: make optimal, optimise. [WordNet 1.5]


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