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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Charles BrannonExamples of optimize in a Sentence
The new system will optimize the efficiency with which water is used.
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In contrast, the original system relied on physical hardware, such as mirrors and sensors, to optimize the beams.
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Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
This holistic approach optimizes brain plasticity, vascular health and overall resilience to neurodegenerative diseases.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
In contrast, the original system relied on physical hardware, such as mirrors and sensors, to optimize the beams.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 28 Feb. 2025
Social media thrives on curation, workplaces reward conformity, and the pressure to optimize—our bodies, our careers, even our personalities—is embedded into everyday life.
—Dale Whelehan, TIME, 28 Feb. 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 16 Mar. 2025.
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