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optimized

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɑptəˌmaɪzd// op·ti·mized

adj. made as effective or as perfect as possible for a specific task.

adj. rearranged or modified to achieve maximum efficiency or performance within given constraints. Often describes systems, processes, or software code.


SIMPLE

The new website is optimized for mobile phones.

CONTEXTUAL

After the update, the software is fully optimized to run on older hardware without crashing.

COMPLEX

An optimized supply chain allows the company to reduce waste while ensuring that products reach customers significantly faster than their competitors can manage.

Synonyms
Usage

Often follows a linking verb like 'is' or 'seems'; frequently takes the preposition 'for'.

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