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optimize

/ˈɑptɪmaɪz/ verb

First recorded: 1844 Wiktionary

verb Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about optimize at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

  1. Make optimal; get the most out of; use best.
    optimize your resources
  2. Modify to achieve maximum efficiency in storage capacity or time or cost.
    optimize a computer program
  3. Act as an optimist and take a sunny view of the world.

Origin

Back-formation from optimist. First attested in 1844.

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