optimize — to make something as good, effective, or useful as possible
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make something as good, effective, or useful as possible
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɑːptɪmaɪz/
Korean meaning: 최적화하다, 가능한 한 가장 좋게 만들다
Korean pronunciation: **옵**터마이즈
Example Sentences
- My mom tried to optimize her smartphone but accidentally deleted all her photos.
- Companies optimize their websites to rank higher in search results.
- He spent all night optimizing his gaming setup but still lost every match.
optimize
VERB//ˈɑːptɪmaɪz//
to make something as good, effective, or useful as possible
A mechanic optimizes the car engine for peak performance
Minimize waste, maximize speed, optimize indeed!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'optimiser', derived from Latin 'optimus' meaning 'best'. The word emerged in the 18th century, combining the Latin superlative form with the suffix '-ize' to create a verb meaning to make something the best or most effective.
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📝Examples
“My mom tried to optimize her smartphone but accidentally deleted all her photos.”
“Companies optimize their websites to rank higher in search results.”
“He spent all night optimizing his gaming setup but still lost every match.”
“The software automatically optimizes battery usage on your device.”
“She optimized her morning routine to include 30 minutes of exercise.”
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