optimize

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   to make something as effective, efficient, or useful as possible

   The team optimized the database query to reduce page-load time.

2. 2
   verb

   to adapt a system or process for the best result under particular constraints

   The route was optimized for fuel use rather than speed.

Back-formation from optimist, ultimately from Latin optimus (best). The technical sense keeps the idea of making a design approach the best attainable state.

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