optimize
/ˈɒptɪmaɪz/ · op·ti·mize
verb
- To act optimistically or as an optimist. She chose to optimize the situation and focus on the positive outcome.
- To make (something) optimal. The company optimized its production process to increase efficiency.
- To make (something) more efficient, such as a computer program. The programmer optimized the code to reduce processing time.
Did you know? The term 'optimize' has become a crucial concept in computer science, where it refers to the process of making software or hardware more efficient and effective.