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—
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The new system will optimize the efficiency with which water is used.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2025
Seek out wild places and remember that your body is not made to be hacked or optimized but to connect you to the earth beneath your feet.
—Tyler Austin Harper, The Atlantic, 11 Nov. 2025
The Department of Energy said the practice is best executed while the vehicle is plugged in to ensure the battery is sufficiently charged and that the cabin is warmed to optimize performance.
—Jalen Williams, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
The almanacs provide a long-range forecast for farmers to plan ahead and optimize their yield.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 11 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for optimize
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“Optimize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/optimize. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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