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Actualize vs Optimize - What's the difference?

actualize | optimize |

In lang=en terms the difference between actualize and optimize

is that actualize is to become actual or real while optimize is to become optimal.

As verbs the difference between actualize and optimize

is that actualize is to make real; to realize while optimize is (originally|intransitive) to act optimistically or as an optimist.

actualize

English

Alternative forms

* actualise (Commonwealth English)

Verb

(en-verb)
  • To make real; to realize.
  • To become actual or real.
  • (reflexive) To realize one's full potential.

    • See also

    * actuate

    optimize

    English

    Alternative forms

    * optimise (UK )

    Verb

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

    • Related terms

    * optimal * optimism * optimist * optimum

    Synonyms

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