optimize

optimize — verb

1. to improve a system, process, or resource so it works as effectively as possible

1.動詞及物C1
釋義

to improve a system, process, or resource so it works as effectively as possible for a particular aim

例句

The team optimized the bus route to cut morning traffic delays.

pattern: optimize + route/process/system

Engineers optimized the app for older phones before the school sale.

pattern: optimize for + user/device

同義詞
  • improve

    is the broad everyday word and does not always suggest measured efficiency

  • streamline

    focuses on removing extra steps or waste from a process

  • refine

    suggests smaller, careful changes rather than overall performance gains

  • fine-tune

    is more informal and often refers to small final adjustments

反義詞
  • worsen

    means to make something perform less well

  • mismanage

    focuses on handling something badly rather than improving it

  • waste

    emphasizes using time, money, or resources badly

文法句型

optimize a process

optimize for speed

optimize resource use

用法筆記

Object is usually a process, system, schedule, website, or use of resources, not a person. A goal is often added with for + noun or a to-infinitive phrase, as in optimize the app for older phones or optimize the route to save time.

常見錯誤

❌We optimized for save money.
✅We optimized the plan to save money.
💡optimize normally needs the thing being improved, and the purpose is shown with to + verb.
❌The coach optimized the players.
✅The coach optimized the training schedule.
💡you usually optimize a plan, system, or resource, not people themselves.