optimize

== English == === Alternative forms === optimise (UK) === Etymology === (1844) Back-formation from optimist. === Pronunciation === (General American) IPA(key): /ˈɑptɪmaɪz/ (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈɒptɪmaɪz/ === Verb === optimize (third-person singular simple present optimizes, present participle optimizing, simple past and past participle optimized) (originally intransitive) To act optimistically or as an optimist. (transitive) To make (something) optimal. (transitive) To make (something) more efficient, such as a computer program. (intransitive) To become optimal. ==== Synonyms ==== (to make optimal): perfect (to make more efficient): enhance, hone, improve, perfect ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ==== == Portuguese == === Verb === optimize inflection of optimizar: first/third-person singular present subjunctive third-person singular imperative