how to pronounce optimize

/ˈɒp.tɪ.maɪz/

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optimize is pronounced in three syllables

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An example use of optimize in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… loop of trying to optimize the numbers …”

meanings of optimize

verb:

To make (something) optimal.
To make (something) more efficient, such as a computer program.
To become optimal.
To act optimistically or as an optimist.

optimize frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word optimize occurs in english on average 0.4 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.

topics optimize can be related to

it is hard to perfectly classify words into specific topics since each word can have many context of its use, but our machine-learning models believe that optimize can be often used in the following areas:

1) business and work;

2) communication, information, and media;

3) education, science, and technology;