Talk:optimize

I've moved User:Timwi's changes from the article to here, and merged in what looked sensible. -Wikibob 00:33, 18 Jul 2004 (UTC)

Please merge
I found the following in the Sandbox. Please someone merge the information. &mdash; Timwi 16:52, 17 Jul 2004 (UTC)

Verb
to optimize (optimized)
 * 1) To act as an optimist.
 * 2) To make more efficient, specifically computer programs.
 * 3) To make somthing optimal.

Alternative Spellings

 * optimise(outside the US)

Related Terms

 * optimist
 * efficient
 * hone
 * modify
 * perfect
 * optimum

Etymology
(1844) back-formation from optimist.

From the above and below I merged in two intransitive verb meanings:
 * 1) To act optimistically or as an optimist.
 * 2) To become optimal.

Other dictionary sites do list two intransitive meanings, [www.allwords.com/word-optimize.html] has: To be optimistic or act optimistically. To become optimal. has the acting as an optimist meaning recorded in 1844 and making the most of meaning in 1857.

I left the related terms untouched, and finally I synchronised the changes with optimise.

-Wikibob 00:33, 18 Jul 2004 (UTC)

Optimization
Is optimization a valid noun? Or can only optimizing be used? Wiki-uk 16:10, 24 March 2009 (UTC)


 * Yes, optimization is a valid noun. —Stephen 21:11, 24 March 2009 (UTC)