🔧optimize

verb
/ˈɒp.tɪ.maɪz/

Meaning

To make the best or most effective use of a situation, opportunity, or resource.
Make the best or most effective use of a situation, opportunity, or resource.

Example Sentences

The company is working to optimize its supply chain.

They optimized the software for faster performance.

Synonyms

enhance, maximize, improve, refine
Entry 1
enhance, maximize, improve, refine
Entry 2
enhance, improve, refine

Antonyms

neglect, mismanage, diminish, worsen, degrade
Entry 1
neglect, mismanage, diminish
Entry 2
worsen, degrade, diminish

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