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.
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By carefully sourcing ingredients and optimizing production processes, the brand minimizes costs without sacrificing the integrity of its offerings.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 21 Apr. 2024
There are many cybersecurity firms that specialize in finding and managing potential cybersecurity risks through exposure management solutions, which are capable of continuously challenging, validating, and optimizing your on-premise and cloud cyber-security postures.
—William Mullane, The Arizona Republic, 21 Apr. 2024
And one facet of the story stands out more clearly than ever: This latest revival of Tom Ripley and his elaborate charade is of a part with the 21st-century obsession with optimizing one’s personality into its most ideal and palatable version.
—Hillary Kelly, The Atlantic, 19 Apr. 2024
The team is expected to make several adjustments to enhance performance, such as optimizing air intake to the propellers by modifying the swim platform and increasing the distance between it and the waterline.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2024
Presumably such superficial tinkering is also a darn sight easier than optimizing plate cushioning.
—Adrienne So, WIRED, 17 Apr. 2024
The improvement comes courtesy of optimizing the pickup’s electric drivetrain, GMC said Tuesday.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 16 Apr. 2024
Yet, amidst the bustling shelves in dispensaries, the potential for optimizing profitability through cannabis accessories often remains untapped.
—Harrison Bard, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2024
These seemingly small details are all about optimizing conditions for a potential evacuation.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2024
Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 21 Apr. 2024
There are many cybersecurity firms that specialize in finding and managing potential cybersecurity risks through exposure management solutions, which are capable of continuously challenging, validating, and optimizing your on-premise and cloud cyber-security postures.
—William Mullane, The Arizona Republic, 21 Apr. 2024
And one facet of the story stands out more clearly than ever: This latest revival of Tom Ripley and his elaborate charade is of a part with the 21st-century obsession with optimizing one’s personality into its most ideal and palatable version.
—Hillary Kelly, The Atlantic, 19 Apr. 2024
The team is expected to make several adjustments to enhance performance, such as optimizing air intake to the propellers by modifying the swim platform and increasing the distance between it and the waterline.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2024
Presumably such superficial tinkering is also a darn sight easier than optimizing plate cushioning.
—Adrienne So, WIRED, 17 Apr. 2024
The improvement comes courtesy of optimizing the pickup’s electric drivetrain, GMC said Tuesday.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 16 Apr. 2024
Yet, amidst the bustling shelves in dispensaries, the potential for optimizing profitability through cannabis accessories often remains untapped.
—Harrison Bard, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2024
These seemingly small details are all about optimizing conditions for a potential evacuation.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2024
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“Optimize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/optimize. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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