optimize

verb

Definition of optimizenext
as in to improve
as in improve We need to optimize our website for improved performance.

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Recent Examples of optimize The company specializes in neural processing units for data centers, optimized for AI inference work. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026 Some experts have interpreted this update as focusing on optimizing health as opposed to ensuring adequate protein intake to avoid deficiency. — Linda M. Boland, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026 The Starship rocket’s Pez satellite dispenser, optimized for Starlink, is an indication of the company’s priorities. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026 After studying the intricacies of your league’s scoring and roster settings, focus on the draft format, which will dictate your strategy for optimizing your selections. — Sports Betting, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for optimize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for optimize
  1. improve
  2. enhance
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  • Pawloski said Amazon seemed to invest fewer resources into improving MTurk at the same time as more data labeling services arrived, causing many turkers to shift to competing platforms.
    — Annie Palmer, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
  • This non-greasy, lightweight formula improves scalp health to promote healthy, thicker, and faster hair growth.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of improve
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  • Meta agreed to impose changes including a default two-hour daily time limit for teens across Facebook and Instagram, muted notifications during school hours, and enhanced parental controls, with more updates potentially on the horizon.
    — Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Leaders must prioritize building cognitive and identity infrastructure, focusing on *how* people think and their self-authorship, ensuring AI enhances human judgment rather than standardizing it.
    — Glenn Llopis, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of enhance

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“Optimize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optimize. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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