opti mizeとは 意味・読み方・使い方

別の表記

• optimise (UK)

語源

(1844) Back-formation from optimist.

発音

• (General American) IPA: /ˈɑptɪmaɪz/
• (Received Pronunciation) IPA: /ˈɒptɪmaɪz/

動詞

optimize (third-person singular simple present optimizes, present participle optimizing, simple past and past participle optimized)

1. (originally intransitive) To act optimistically or as an optimist.
2. (transitive) To make (something) optimal.

   We need to optimize the supply chain to reduce costs.

3. (transitive) To make (something) more efficient, such as a computer program.

   The website was redesigned to optimize user experience.

   He used software to optimize the performance of his computer.

   • 2003, NIOSH (editors), NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods — Chapter R (XRD methods)‎:

     A high level of analyst expertise is required to optimize instrument parameters and correct for matrix interferences either during the sample preparation phase or the data analysis phase.

   • 1978, Guy L. Steele Jr., Rabbit: A Compiler for Scheme (Chapter 11)‎:

     Source-to-source program transformations which optimize the resulting code are central to the approach described here.

   • 2025, Donald Trump, Executive Order 14278 (2025)‎:

     It is the policy of the United States to optimize and target Federal investments in workforce development to align with our country's reindustrialization needs.

4. (intransitive) To become optimal.

同意語

• (to make optimal): perfect
• (to make more efficient): enhance, hone, improve, perfect

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