I. ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌmīz verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: back-formation from optimist
intransitive verb
: to be optimistic
optimizing about the future
transitive verb
: to make the best of : treat optimistically
II. transitive verb
Etymology: optim um + -ize
: optimalize : to make as perfect, effective, or functional as possible
optimize the distribution of raw materials