optimise

optimise
verb
1. make optimal; get the most out of; use best
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optimize your resources

Syn: ↑optimize
Derivationally related forms: ↑optimisation, ↑optimum, ↑optimization (for: ↑optimize), ↑optimum (for: ↑optimize)
Hypernyms: ↑perfect, ↑hone
Verb Frames:
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Somebody ——s something

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Something ——s something

2. modify to achieve maximum efficiency in storage capacity or time or cost
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optimize a computer program

Syn: ↑optimize
Derivationally related forms: ↑optimisation, ↑optimization (for: ↑optimize)
Hypernyms: ↑modify
Verb Frames:
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Somebody ——s something

3. act as an optimist and take a sunny view of the world
Syn: ↑optimize
Hypernyms: ↑act, ↑behave, ↑do
Verb Frames:
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Somebody ——s


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  • optimise — op ti*mise ([o^]p t[i^]*m[imac]z ) v. t. Same as {optimize}. [Chiefly Brit.] [PJC] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • optimise — (Brit.) v. become optimal; act as an optimist, act in an optimistic manner; (Computers) carry out optimisation (also optimize) …   English contemporary dictionary

  • optimise — [c]/ˈɒptəmaɪz/ (say optuhmuyz) verb (optimised, optimising) –verb (t) 1. to make the best of; make the most effective use of: *a mission designed to combat complacency and optimise discipline, patience and passion . –aap news, 2000. 2. to produce …  

  • optimise — British variant of optimize …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • optimise — op|ti|mise [ aptı,maız ] a British spelling of optimize …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • optimise — UK [ˈɒptɪmaɪz] / US [ˈɑptɪˌmaɪz] optimize …   English dictionary

  • optimises — optimise (Brit.) v. become optimal; act as an optimist, act in an optimistic manner; (Computers) carry out optimisation (also optimize) …   English contemporary dictionary

  • optimising — optimise (Brit.) v. become optimal; act as an optimist, act in an optimistic manner; (Computers) carry out optimisation (also optimize) …   English contemporary dictionary

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