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 Excel is optimized to manage larger spreadsheets more efficiently, which is helpful for budgeting, forecasting, or business tracking. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 13 July 2026 There's also an analog-style SIM Edition for driving control ($89 pledge, $149 retail), and a Creator Edition optimized for video editing, priced the same as the SIM Edition. — Shirl Leigh july 12, New Atlas, 12 July 2026 Brands are paying attention to what people are trying to optimize. — Renée Onque, CNBC, 11 July 2026 They're optimized to find signals within an organization's own operations. — Campbell Brown, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for optimize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for optimize
  1. improve
  2. enhance
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  • Lawmakers have introduced bills to strengthen prevention programs, improve behavioral health services, regulate sober living environments and give local governments additional tools to respond to homelessness.
    — Ray Bramson, Washington Post, 15 July 2026
  • Chen’s work focuses on using seismological data to improve methods to identify and monitor nuclear tests.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
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  • The researchers are working on several aspects of the diving suit technology, including improving durability, adapting the suit for other cockroach and insect species, and integrating additional sensors to enhance functionality.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 July 2026
  • Visitors can enhance their experience by staying overnight in one of four bed-and-breakfast-style suites at Falcon Manor, located on the mansion’s grounds.
    — Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
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