optimise

op·ti·mize

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [op-tuh-mahyz]
- /ˈɒp təˌmaɪz/
- /ˈɒp.tɪ.maɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [op-tuh-mahyz]
- /ˈɒp təˌmaɪz/

Definitions of optimise word

verb with object optimise to make as effective, perfect, or useful as possible. 1
verb with object optimise to make the best of. 1
verb with object optimise Computers. to write or rewrite (the instructions in a program) so as to maximize efficiency and speed in retrieval, storage, or execution. 1
verb with object optimise Mathematics. to determine the maximum or minimum values of (a specified function that is subject to certain constraints). 1
verb without object optimise to be optimistic. 1
noun optimise (British) alternative spelling of optimize. 1

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Origin of optimise

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

First recorded in 1835-45; optim(um) + -ize

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Parts of speech for Optimise

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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optimise popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for optimise

verb optimise

enhance — Intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of.
improve — to bring into a more desirable or excellent condition: He took vitamins to improve his health.
augment — To augment something means to make it larger, stronger, or more effective by adding something to it.
adjust — When you adjust to a new situation, you get used to it by changing your behaviour or your ideas.
heighten — to increase the height of; make higher.

All 43 Synonyms of optimise

Antonyms for optimise

verb optimise

weaken — to make weak or weaker.
worsen — Make or become worse.
decline — If something declines, it becomes less in quantity, importance, or strength.
decrease — When something decreases or when you decrease it, it becomes less in quantity, size, or intensity.
diminish — to make or cause to seem smaller, less, less important, etc.; lessen; reduce.

All 12 Antonyms of optimise

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Definitions of optimise word

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Origin of optimise

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Parts of speech for Optimise

optimise popularity

optimise usage trend in Literature

Synonyms for optimise

verb optimise

Antonyms for optimise

verb optimise

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