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OPTIMIZE

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 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 "optimize" 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 "optimize" is one way to...):

modify (make less severe or harsh or extreme)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s something

Derivation:

optimization (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 "optimize" is one way to...):

hone; perfect (make perfect or complete)

Sentence frames:

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

Derivation:

optimization (the act of rendering optimal)

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

Credits

 Context examples: 

TERT572Y is the optimized variant of the native cryptic peptide TERT572 in which tyrosine has been substituted for an arginine at position 1; TERT572Y shows increased HLA-A*0201 binding affinity compared to TERT572.

(HLA-A*0201 Restricted TERT(572Y)/TERT(572) Peptides Vaccine Vx-001, NCI Thesaurus)

Co-author Chris Gough of Virginia Commonwealth University suggests that multiple layers of leaves may optimize how efficiently light is used to power carbon sequestration in wood.

(Structural complexity in forests improves carbon capture, National Science Foundation)

An optimized small peptide drug candidate targeting epithelial mucin (MUC1) with antineoplastic activity.

(MUC1-targeted Peptide GO-203-2C, NCI Thesaurus)

After confirming that the neuromuscular tissue was compatible with their synthetic biobot skeletons, the teams worked to optimize the swimmers' abilities.

(Researchers build microscopic biohybrid robots propelled by muscles, nerves, National Science Foundation)

Warping functions are generated and then globally optimized.

(Gel Warping Algorithm, NCI Thesaurus)

An Fc-domain optimized, humanized monoclonal antibody directed against cancer stem cells (CSCs), with potential immunomodulating and antineoplastic activities.

(Monoclonal Antibody MGA271, NCI Thesaurus)

On those fields, different rates of nitrogen fertilizer were applied to test which was most effective in optimizing corn yield.

(New Test Can Determine Nitrogen Levels in Soil, U.S. Department of Agriculture)

N.D. has a qualification of primary care physicians with a specialized focus in preventative medicine, natural therapeutics, and emphasis on holistic and nontoxic approaches to therapy and optimizing wellness.

(Naturopathic Doctor, NCI Thesaurus)

This delayed activation strategy optimizes DC accumulation in local draining lymph nodes prior to DC activation. iCD40 contains a membrane-localized cytoplasmic CD40 domain fused to a drug-binding domain.

(Autologous Prostate Cancer Antigen-expressing Dendritic Cell Vaccine BPX-101, NCI Thesaurus)

Database management involves the design and maintenance of electronic data storage systems to facilitate and optimize the categorization, selection, and retrieval of information.

(Data Base Management, NCI Thesaurus)