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

Alibaba is also developing its own AI chips and accompanying software, as well as optimizing systems for leading Chinese models. — Kai Nicol-Schwarz,jenny Lee,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2026

But as Vogue Business reported earlier this year, a growing cohort of consumers are now defecting from tracking and optimizing their wellbeing altogether. — Rachael Akhidenor, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2026

As part of that effort, Fortum has agreed with Google to optimize a 94 MW battery storage system planned for Google’s data center in Kajaani. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2026

That’s a solid number, but the impact of Hyman’s scoring skills is optimized when playing with McDavid. — Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 11 Sep. 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