optimize
verb
op·ti·mize
ˈäp-tə-ˌmīz 
optimized; optimizing
: to make as perfect, effective, or functional as possible
optimize energy use
optimize your computer for speed and memory—
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The new system will optimize the efficiency with which water is used.
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Every part of the operation has been optimized for efficiency.
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Why Traditional Metrics Don’t Tell The Full Story LinkedIn’s native analytics are great for tracking reach and optimizing format: impressions, likes, comments and reshares.
—Justin Nassiri, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
That minimizes some of the risk, but St. Juste said the biggest landlords will have to incur some occupancy decline in order to optimize their revenue, as opposed to just slashing rents.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 23 July 2025
The data infrastructure is fully optimized to move information between components seamlessly, without bottlenecks.
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Rick Barrett, jsonline.com, 25 July 2025
Why Traditional Metrics Don’t Tell The Full Story LinkedIn’s native analytics are great for tracking reach and optimizing format: impressions, likes, comments and reshares.
—Justin Nassiri, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
That minimizes some of the risk, but St. Juste said the biggest landlords will have to incur some occupancy decline in order to optimize their revenue, as opposed to just slashing rents.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 23 July 2025
The data infrastructure is fully optimized to move information between components seamlessly, without bottlenecks.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2025
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“Optimize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/optimize. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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