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

Fitbit Smartwatch Deal The Fitbit Versa 4 optimizes your wellness goals with a personalized Daily Readiness Score to track workout intensity via Active Zone Minutes. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 10 July 2026

They're optimized to find signals within an organization's own operations. — Campbell Brown, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

The results could help scientists better understand how tritium interacts with molten salt at the atomic level, providing insights needed to optimize future fusion reactor designs and improve tritium production. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026

Her organization will be structured around verticals, with executives shepherding series from development through subsequent seasons to optimize creative planning and talent relationships. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 8 July 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