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

Engineers optimized the turbine and compressor layout using advanced simulation tools to improve airflow and overall performance. —Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026

The motor wiring, totaling 11 meters (36 ft), was optimized in a separate analysis. —New Atlas, 27 Feb. 2026

My women’s Cerium SV is generous through the chest and shoulders, built for athletic body types, and optimized for layering. —Maggie Slepian, Outside, 27 Feb. 2026

Hufnagel addressed those worries, saying that 2026 is focused on optimizing the footprint through sharper assortments and marketing to support full-price sell-through and sustainable long-term growth. —Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 26 Feb. 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
• agonize
• alibis
• alkalies
• alkalis
• amortize
• amplifies
• analyse
• analyze
• anywise
• authorize