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—
Charles Brannon
Charles BrannonExamples of optimize in a Sentence
The new system will optimize the efficiency with which water is used.
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Tier 2: Car optimized Most apps available in cars today fall into this tier and provide a great experience on the car’s center stack display.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 15 May 2024
Athletes who take their tennis playing seriously and want to get on the courts even while on vacation often want to travel with their own rackets and strings in order to best optimize their performance.
—Chadner Navarro, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2024
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Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 15 May 2024
Athletes who take their tennis playing seriously and want to get on the courts even while on vacation often want to travel with their own rackets and strings in order to best optimize their performance.
—Chadner Navarro, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2024
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 1 Jun. 2024.
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