The Collaborative International Dictionary
optimize \op"ti*mize`\ ([o^]p"t[i^]*m[imac]z`) v. t. [imp. & p. p. optimized ([o^]p"t[i^]*m[imac]zd`); p. pr. & vb. n. optimizing ([o^]p"t[i^]*m[imac]`z[i^]ng).]
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To make as useful, effective, or functional as possible; as, to optimize the speed of a computer program.
Syn: optimise.
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To get the most out of; to use to the best effect; to exploit fully; as, to optimize one's return on investment.
Syn: make optimal, optimise.
Wiktionary
Something whose purpose is to optimize. v
(present participle of optimize English)
Usage examples of "optimizing".
Corrigan was not optimizing his chances of stepping into the slot by sharing the limelight.
The hyperlifes, ancestors to our Core AI's, were just born but already they were optimizing their genomes.
Besides the external factors—the ambiguous technological sets, the minimax decisions and calculations consistent with optimizing logic—the reactions of the Quintans will be determined, also, by irrational factors of which we are completely ignorant.
It also demonstrated the advantages of being able to make local decisions in real time while still effectively coordinating and optimizing the overall effort.
Technologies used to provide environmental awareness include traditional means such as satellites that can be augmented with dynamic sensor management tools for optimizing observation routines.