Definition

A person or tool that makes something as effective or functional as possible, often by improving performance or efficiency.

Example

The optimizer helped the company reduce costs and increase productivity.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new optimizer they hired at work?

Yeah, I heard they’re supposed to improve efficiency a lot.

I’m curious to see how this optimizer will change our workflow.

Me too! It sounds like a great move for the company.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Optimizer → It is formed from "optimum" (from Latin *optimum*, meaning best) and "-izer" (a suffix used to indicate a person or thing that performs a specified action). The word "optimizer" refers to a person or thing that makes something the best it can be.

Memory Tip

Think of someone or something that makes things the 'best' ('optimum') — that's what an optimizer does.

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