optimize

verb

op·​ti·​mize ˈäp-tə-ˌmīz 

optimized; optimizing

transitive verb

: to make as perfect, effective, or functional as possible

optimize energy use

optimize your computer for speed and memory

—Charles Brannon

optimizer

ˈäp-tə-ˌmī-zər 

noun

Examples of optimize in a Sentence

The new system will optimize the efficiency with which water is used.

Recent Examples on the Web

This allows Crystal International to optimize inventory management and enable just-in-time delivery—for instance, fabric transfer time is cut by up to 75 percent using the system. —Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 30 Jan. 2026

Beo Grace also supports Spatial Audio for a more natural listening experience with stereo content optimized for Dolby Atmos. —Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026

In a world of jaded billionaires, psychiatrist-gurus, bio-hacked tech bros, AI labs and disillusioned teens being optimized in elite private schools, an audacious data-mining CEO (Magnussen) strives to turn insight and influence into profit and power. —Denise Petski, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2026

Systems optimized for early performance are, by definition, mechanisms for suppressing everything that develops on a longer fuse. —Rachel Barr, Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

earlier, "to make the best or most of," from optim(um) or optim(ism) + -ize

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing optimize

• sub-optimize

Rhymes for optimize

• advertise
• aggrandize
• agonize
• alibis
• alkalies
• alkalis
• amortize
• amplifies
• analyse
• analyze
• anywise
• authorize