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Optimize vs Customize - What's the difference?

optimize | customize |

As verbs the difference between optimize and customize

is that optimize is to act optimistically or as an optimist while customize is to alter to suit individual requirements or specifications.

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

    customize

    English

    Alternative forms

    * customise (mostly British)

    Verb

    (customiz)
  • To alter to suit individual requirements or specifications

    • Related terms

    * consuetude * costumal * costume * custom * customary * customer * customization