The term has several common uses 1 to structure and arrange hardware devices for maximum efficiency 2 to tune up a computer system, as in running defragmentation software and eliminating unwanted data to free up disk space 3 to make adjustments to an operating system or software application so it runs more efficiently
vb 1 In Web design functions, to reduce the file size of a photo or graphic to allow faster loading Files are typically optimized through a combination of means such as reducing overall image quality and finetuning color information
To optimize a situation or opportunity means to get as much advantage or benefit from it as you can. What can you do to optimize your family situation?. to improve the way that something is done or used so that it is as effective as possible
act as an optimist and take a sunny view of the world modify to achieve maximum efficiency in storage capacity or time or cost; "optimize a computer program"
op·ti·mize optimizes optimizing optimized in BRIT, also use optimise1. To optimize a plan, system, or machine means to arrange or design it so that it operates as smoothly and efficiently as possible. The new systems have been optimised for running Microsoft Windows
{f} produce maximum results; make optimal; improve efficiency; become optimal; act as an optimist, act in an optimistic manner; (Computers) carry out optimization (also optimise)
Honing a Web site to ensure that it downloads and performs as quickly as possible For most Web sites, optimizing requires minimizing the size, number, and quality of the graphics on the page and ensuring that special features, such as Java, load quickly using a 56kbps modem Back to top