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Grammar : Verb
Spell : op-tuh-mahyz
Phonetic Transcription : ˈɒp təˌmaɪz



Definition of optimize

Origin :
  • 1844, "to act as an optimist," back-formation from optimist. Meaning "to make the most of" is first recorded 1857. Related: Optimized; optimizing.
  • verb make perfect
Example sentences :
  • They were developed by humans seeking to optimize their activity.
  • Extract from : « The Civilization of Illiteracy » by Mihai Nadin
  • Indeed, whether human beings hunt or present personal experiences to others, they attempt to optimize their efforts.
  • Extract from : « The Civilization of Illiteracy » by Mihai Nadin
  • Phonetic writing, the development of the effort to optimize writing, better imitated oral language.
  • Extract from : « The Civilization of Illiteracy » by Mihai Nadin
  • But the real challenge is to figure out ways to optimize the relation between what is possible and what is necessary.
  • Extract from : « The Civilization of Illiteracy » by Mihai Nadin
  • They will share resources and use communication means to optimize their work.
  • Extract from : « The Civilization of Illiteracy » by Mihai Nadin

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