optimizev.

Brit.

/ˈɒptᵻmʌɪz/, U.S.

/ˈɑptəˌmaɪz/

Forms: 1800s– optimise, 1800s– optimize.

Origin: A borrowing from Latin, combined with an English element. Etymons: Latin optimus , -ize suffix.

Etymology: < classical Latin optimus best (see optimum n.) + -ize suffix. In sense 2 after optimism n., optimist n.

†1. transitive. To make the best or most of; to develop to the utmost. Obsolete.

ΘΚΠ

the world > action or operation > advantage > be advantageous or beneficial to [verb (transitive)] > take advantage of > turn to account > turn to best advantage

to make the most of1526

optimize1817

1817 L. Hunt in Examiner 1 June 345/2 Poetry, like Plenty, should be represented with a cornucopia, but it should be a real one; not swelled out and insidiously optimized at the top, like Mr. Southey's stale strawberry baskets.

1857 Sat. Rev. 3 306/1 This is an incomplete view..but it is so far borne out by fact that both parties to the suit accept it, and endeavour to optimize it.

1894 Westm. Gaz. 20 Mar. 2/3 We have the two optimised in the blundering and bad taste of this wanton act.

†2. intransitive. To take a favourable view of circumstances; to act as an optimist. Usually with on. Obsolete.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > mental capacity > expectation > hope > optimism > be optimistic [verb (intransitive)]

optimize1844

1844 W. E. Gladstone in Q. Rev. Dec. 170 Neither are we of those who pretend to optimise upon the present condition of the Church.

1869 W. E. Gladstone Let. 27 Nov. in J. L. Hammond Gladstone & Irish Nation (1938) 110 I overdid the sombre colouring of the Irish Land question..but it is very dark, and I see neither truth nor policy in optimising on it.

a. transitive. To render optimal, to make as good as possible; to make the best or most effective use of.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > goodness and badness > quality of being good > quality of being the best > [verb (transitive)]

to take (etc.) to the best or worst1563

optimize1941

1941 Amer. Econ. Rev. 30 152 The loan and storage operations may then be employed to guide and direct the use of the nation's agricultural resources along lines which will optimize the use to which they are put.

1958 New Scientist 17 July 410/1 They could optimise the designs to be submitted..for the first three nuclear power stations to be built in Britain.

1965 Economist 15 May 788 The shape of the aircraft, i.e. its geometry, can be optimised for what ever it happens to be doing.

1988 Boards June 104/1 We are waiting for stronger winds, although the performance of the sail is optimised for winds Force 3–4.

b. intransitive. To become optimal. rare.

ΘΚΠ

the mind > goodness and badness > quality of being good > quality of being the best > [verb (intransitive)] > become

optimize1971

1971 Nature 23 July 251/1 The eight radii model quoted cannot optimize to the two layer model above.

1972 Physics Bull. Feb. 91/3 The bonding of p electrons in the broadside on (π) arrangement optimizes at shorter distances than that in the end on (σ) position.

4. intransitive. To carry out a process of optimization.

ΚΠ

1988 Dynamics & Stability of Syst. 3 70 By optimizing with respect to k, the a.s. asymptotic stability boundaries can be significantly improved.

1992 Dr. Dobb's Jrnl. Sept. 21/2 (advt.) Optimizing for either speed or compactness is not uncommon, but to accomplish both was quite remarkable.

2000 Econ. & Philos. 16 120 (table) Optimality does not always result from optimizing.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2004; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	optimize
释义	optimizev. Brit. /ˈɒptᵻmʌɪz/, U.S. /ˈɑptəˌmaɪz/ Forms: 1800s– optimise, 1800s– optimize. Origin: A borrowing from Latin, combined with an English element. Etymons: Latin optimus , -ize suffix. Etymology: < classical Latin optimus best (see optimum n.) + -ize suffix. In sense 2 after optimism n., optimist n. †1. transitive. To make the best or most of; to develop to the utmost. Obsolete. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > advantage > be advantageous or beneficial to [verb (transitive)] > take advantage of > turn to account > turn to best advantage to make the most of1526 optimize1817 1817 L. Hunt in Examiner 1 June 345/2 Poetry, like Plenty, should be represented with a cornucopia, but it should be a real one; not swelled out and insidiously optimized at the top, like Mr. Southey's stale strawberry baskets. 1857 Sat. Rev. 3 306/1 This is an incomplete view..but it is so far borne out by fact that both parties to the suit accept it, and endeavour to optimize it. 1894 Westm. Gaz. 20 Mar. 2/3 We have the two optimised in the blundering and bad taste of this wanton act. †2. intransitive. To take a favourable view of circumstances; to act as an optimist. Usually with on. Obsolete. ΘΚΠ the mind > mental capacity > expectation > hope > optimism > be optimistic [verb (intransitive)] optimize1844 1844 W. E. Gladstone in Q. Rev. Dec. 170 Neither are we of those who pretend to optimise upon the present condition of the Church. 1869 W. E. Gladstone Let. 27 Nov. in J. L. Hammond Gladstone & Irish Nation (1938) 110 I overdid the sombre colouring of the Irish Land question..but it is very dark, and I see neither truth nor policy in optimising on it. 3. a. transitive. To render optimal, to make as good as possible; to make the best or most effective use of. ΘΚΠ the mind > goodness and badness > quality of being good > quality of being the best > [verb (transitive)] to take (etc.) to the best or worst1563 optimize1941 1941 Amer. Econ. Rev. 30 152 The loan and storage operations may then be employed to guide and direct the use of the nation's agricultural resources along lines which will optimize the use to which they are put. 1958 New Scientist 17 July 410/1 They could optimise the designs to be submitted..for the first three nuclear power stations to be built in Britain. 1965 Economist 15 May 788 The shape of the aircraft, i.e. its geometry, can be optimised for what ever it happens to be doing. 1988 Boards June 104/1 We are waiting for stronger winds, although the performance of the sail is optimised for winds Force 3–4. b. intransitive. To become optimal. rare. ΘΚΠ the mind > goodness and badness > quality of being good > quality of being the best > [verb (intransitive)] > become optimize1971 1971 Nature 23 July 251/1 The eight radii model quoted cannot optimize to the two layer model above. 1972 Physics Bull. Feb. 91/3 The bonding of p electrons in the broadside on (π) arrangement optimizes at shorter distances than that in the end on (σ) position. 4. intransitive. To carry out a process of optimization. ΚΠ 1988 Dynamics & Stability of Syst. 3 70 By optimizing with respect to k, the a.s. asymptotic stability boundaries can be significantly improved. 1992 Dr. Dobb's Jrnl. Sept. 21/2 (advt.) Optimizing for either speed or compactness is not uncommon, but to accomplish both was quite remarkable. 2000 Econ. & Philos. 16 120 (table) Optimality does not always result from optimizing. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2004; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < v.1817
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