different between optimize vs satisficer

English

Alternative forms

• optimise (UK)

Etymology

(1844) Back-formation from optimist.

Pronunciation

• (General American) IPA^(key): /??pt?ma?z/
• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /??pt?ma?z/

Verb

optimize (third-person singular simple present optimizes, present participle optimizing, simple past and past participle optimized)

1. (originally intransitive) To act optimistically or as an optimist.
2. (transitive) To make (something) optimal.
3. (transitive) To make (something) more efficient, such as a computer program.
4. (intransitive) To become optimal.

Synonyms

• (to make optimal): perfect
• (to make more efficient): enhance, hone, improve, perfect

Related terms

• optimal
• optimism
• optimist
• optimum

Translations

Portuguese

Verb

optimize

1. first-person singular (eu) present subjunctive of optimizar
2. third-person singular (ele and ela, also used with você and others) present subjunctive of optimizar
3. third-person singular (você) affirmative imperative of optimizar
4. third-person singular (você) negative imperative of optimizar

English

Etymology

satisfice +? -er

Noun

satisficer (plural satisficers)

1. One who satisfices (rather than optimizes).