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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The partnership extension, signed with three years remaining on the current agreement, will focus on optimizing sponsorship and revenue-generation opportunities, building fan engagement and investing in NIL activations for TCU athletes in collaboration with TCU’s LEAP Agency.
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Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 14 Mar. 2026
Beds are plump, bathtubs are deep and all are designed to optimize the island’s brilliant natural light.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
The partnership extension, signed with three years remaining on the current agreement, will focus on optimizing sponsorship and revenue-generation opportunities, building fan engagement and investing in NIL activations for TCU athletes in collaboration with TCU’s LEAP Agency.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 13 Mar. 2026
These are optimized to improve mood, cognitive performance, and overall well-being—and his morning routine is no exception.
—Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 13 Mar. 2026
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“Optimize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/optimize. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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