Talk:optimize

I've moved User:Timwi's changes from the article to here, and merged in what looked sensible. -Wikibob 00:33, 18 Jul 2004 (UTC)

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Please merge

I found the following in the Sandbox. Please someone merge the information. — Timwi 16:52, 17 Jul 2004 (UTC)

Verb

to optimize (optimized)

1. To act as an optimist.
2. To make more efficient, specifically computer programs.
3. To make somthing optimal.

Alternative Spellings

• optimise(outside the US)

Related Terms

• optimist
• efficient
• hone
• modify
• perfect
• optimum

Etymology

(1844) back-formation from optimist.

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From the above and below I merged in two intransitive verb meanings:

1. To act optimistically or as an optimist.
2. To become optimal.

Other dictionary sites do list two intransitive meanings, [www.allwords.com/word-optimize.html] has:

To be optimistic or act optimistically.
To become optimal.

[1] has the acting as an optimist meaning recorded in 1844 and making the most of meaning in 1857.

I left the related terms untouched, and finally I synchronised the changes with optimise.

-Wikibob 00:33, 18 Jul 2004 (UTC)

It must be related to Ancient Greek ὀπτῐκός (optĭkós, “of or for sight”), but I have no proofs. 46.211.96.224 20:00, 15 November 2024 (UTC)

Optimization

Is optimization a valid noun? Or can only optimizing be used? Wiki-uk 16:10, 24 March 2009 (UTC)

Yes, optimization is a valid noun. —Stephen 21:11, 24 March 2009 (UTC)