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

The team used those models to guide fabrication and optimize the final device. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026

As SaaS companies race to embed AI across their products, most are optimizing for capability and speed but not necessarily responsibility. — Channing Ferrer, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026

The technology has the potential to help design and test drugs, optimize airline and logistics routes, or sharpen financial risk modeling for banks. — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2026

Otherwise, touches will automatically be registered as clicks, so at least every app, even if not touch-optimized, should include some level of touch functionality out of the box. — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 29 Oct. 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
• alibis
• alkalies
• alkalis
• amortize
• amplifies
• analyse
• analyze
• anywise
• authorize
• butterflies