OPTIMISE
Dictionary entry overview: What does optimise mean?
• OPTIMISE (verb)
The verb OPTIMISE has 3 senses:
1. make optimal; get the most out of; use best
2. modify to achieve maximum efficiency in storage capacity or time or cost
3. act as an optimist and take a sunny view of the world
Familiarity information: OPTIMISE used as a verb is uncommon.
Dictionary entry details
• OPTIMISE (verb)
Meaning:
Make optimal; get the most out of; use best
Classified under:
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc.
Synonyms:
optimise; optimize
Context example:
optimize your resources
Hypernyms (to "optimise" is one way to...):
hone; perfect (make perfect or complete)
Sentence frames:
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Meaning:
Modify to achieve maximum efficiency in storage capacity or time or cost
Classified under:
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc.
Synonyms:
optimise; optimize
Context example:
optimize a computer program
Hypernyms (to "optimise" is one way to...):
modify (make less severe or harsh or extreme)
Sentence frame:
Somebody ----s something
Meaning:
Act as an optimist and take a sunny view of the world
Classified under:
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care
Synonyms:
optimise; optimize
Hypernyms (to "optimise" is one way to...):
act; behave; do (behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself)
Sentence frame:
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