optimize
verb
op·ti·mize
ˈäp-tə-ˌmīz 
optimized; optimizing
: to make as perfect, effective, or functional as possible
optimize energy use
optimize your computer for speed and memory—
Charles Brannon
Charles BrannonExamples of optimize in a Sentence
The new system will optimize the efficiency with which water is used.
Recent Examples on the Web
The three pillars for CBS News 24/7 are: lean into our iconic shows and talent, win breaking news, and optimize the programming.
—Oliver Darcy, CNN, 10 Apr. 2024
For a low monthly subscription fee, users can unlock benefits to manage returns and optimize their investment strategy.
—Stephanie Tsai, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Apr. 2024
This approach not only enhances flexibility but also empowers clients to optimize their real estate investments while maintaining control over costs.
—Kyle Russell, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
Zohar Gilad runs Fast Simon, a company that helps retailers optimize their websites.
—Lydia Depillis Lydia Depillis, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2024
Artificial intelligence has been heralded for its ability to optimize tasks, from the menial to the more complex.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2024
And there’s also technology that improves the way that the indoor and outdoor units communicate with each other and with a thermostat that optimizes the system.
—Stephen Cass, IEEE Spectrum, 3 Apr. 2024
If a day at Disneyland is all about beating the lines, a meal at Les Grands Buffets is an exercise in optimizing calories.
—Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2024
This may include new software to manage the data center, optimized cooling using liquid instead of—or in addition to—air or waste heat re-use for colder climates.
—Phillip Marangella, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Oliver Darcy, CNN, 10 Apr. 2024
For a low monthly subscription fee, users can unlock benefits to manage returns and optimize their investment strategy.
—Stephanie Tsai, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Apr. 2024
This approach not only enhances flexibility but also empowers clients to optimize their real estate investments while maintaining control over costs.
—Kyle Russell, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
Zohar Gilad runs Fast Simon, a company that helps retailers optimize their websites.
—Lydia Depillis Lydia Depillis, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2024
Artificial intelligence has been heralded for its ability to optimize tasks, from the menial to the more complex.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2024
And there’s also technology that improves the way that the indoor and outdoor units communicate with each other and with a thermostat that optimizes the system.
—Stephen Cass, IEEE Spectrum, 3 Apr. 2024
If a day at Disneyland is all about beating the lines, a meal at Les Grands Buffets is an exercise in optimizing calories.
—Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2024
This may include new software to manage the data center, optimized cooling using liquid instead of—or in addition to—air or waste heat re-use for colder climates.
—Phillip Marangella, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Optimize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/optimize. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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