optimize /(ŏp"tĭ*mīz`)/

op·ti·mize

optimize

v. t.

imp. & p. p. optimized; p. pr. & vb. n. optimizing

  1. To make as useful, effective, or functional as possible; as, to optimize the speed of a computer program.
  2. To get the most out of; to use to the best effect; to exploit fully; as, to optimize one's return on investment.