Antonyms for optimize
| 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
- 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
Synonyms for optimize
- advance
- ameliorate
- amend
- augment
- better
- correct
- cultivate
- develop
- edit
- elevate
- emend
- enhance
- help
- hone
- improve
- increase
- lift
- make strides
- modify
- perk up
- pick up
- polish
- progress
- purify
- raise
- rectify
- recuperate
- refine
- reform
- revamp
- revise
- rise
- set right
- shape up
- sharpen
- straighten out
- take off
- touch up
- turn the corner
- update
- upgrade
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