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

Google said in its release that its new model is already being used internally to optimize memory at Google’s data centers, freeing up hundreds of terabytes of memory without buying additional hardware. — Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

The researchers also optimized their LEDs for optical communication in this wavelength range. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026

System Speedup Pro is a veritable Swiss army knife of tools for optimizing and maintaining your PC. — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026

Like fibermaxxing and proteinmaxxing, sardinemaxxing aims to optimize a specific aspect of a nutrient or food to boost your health. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 30 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