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optimize

verb

/ˈɒp.tɪ.maɪz/

Meaning

To make the best or most effective use of a situation, opportunity, or resource.

Make the best or most effective use of a situation, opportunity, or resource.

The company is working to optimize its supply chain.

They optimized the software for faster performance.

enhance, maximize, improve, refine

Entry 1

enhance, maximize, improve, refine

Entry 2

enhance, improve, refine

neglect, mismanage, diminish, worsen, degrade

Entry 1

neglect, mismanage, diminish

Entry 2

worsen, degrade, diminish

to plant seeds; to scatter for growing

place or deal with close together for contrasting effect.

to make smaller; to enter into a formal agreement

to formally declare rejection of something, such as a claim, belief, or way of life

to make less severe, serious, or painful

To become accustomed to something, especially something unpleasant.