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OPTIMISE

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (verb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Act as an optimist and take a sunny view of the world

Synonyms:

optimise; optimize

Classified under:

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care

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:

Somebody ----s

Sense 2

Meaning:

Modify to achieve maximum efficiency in storage capacity or time or cost

Example:

optimize a computer program

Synonyms:

optimise; optimize

Classified under:

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc.

Hypernyms (to "optimise" is one way to...):

modify (make less severe or harsh or extreme)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s something

Derivation:

optimisation (the act of rendering optimal)

Sense 3

Meaning:

Make optimal; get the most out of; use best

Example:

optimize your resources

Synonyms:

optimise; optimize

Classified under:

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc.

Hypernyms (to "optimise" is one way to...):

hone; perfect (make perfect or complete)

Sentence frames:

Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something

Derivation:

optimisation (the act of rendering optimal)

optimum (most favorable conditions or greatest degree or amount possible under given circumstances)

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