Definition of optimize
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
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Examples of optimize in a Sentence
The new system will optimize the efficiency with which water is used.
Recent Examples of optimize from the Web
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Plus, there are more vagina products than ever intended to clean, moisturize, deodorize, and generally optimize your nether regions.
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Roger Federer speaks often about optimizing his energy and, at age 35, spending no more time on court than necessary.
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The speed difference is significant, and iPhone OS 3.0 is clearly optimized for the 3GS.
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Brad Keywell, chief executive officer at Uptake, discusses what his predictive analytics software can do for companies, his expansion plans for China, optimizing the energy sector and his outlook for the company.
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The Echo Look's camera has built-in lighting and depth-sensing capabilities that supposedly help to take photos and videos that are better optimized to see your clothes.
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One of my complaints about the Apple Pencil thus far has been that iOS isn't optimized to make better use of it.
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Jack Cooper's death is a call to all race organizers to try to optimize the safety factors in place, to the degree possible.
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The operations are optimized — from feed to humidity levels — to help increase efficiency.
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First Known Use of optimize
1941
OPTIMIZE Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of optimize for English Language Learners
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: to make (something) as good or as effective as possible
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