op|ti|mize

op|ti|mize
op|ti|mize «OP tuh myz», verb, -mized, -mizing.
–v.t.
to make the best or most of; develop to the utmost: »

One of the airlines wants to optimize the assignment of its maintenance help (New Yorker).

–v.i.
1. to make the best or most of a condition: »

In many situations the criterion is probabilistic, and the engineer must optimize on the basis of probable behavior of the system (John G. Truxal).

2. to hold or express optimistic views.
–op´ti|miz´er, noun.

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