Optimize vs Execute - What's the difference?

As verbs the difference between optimize and execute

is that optimize is (originally|intransitive) to act optimistically or as an optimist while execute is .

* optimise (UK )

(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.

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

(execut)

To kill as punishment for capital crimes.

There are certain states where it is lawful to execute prisoners convicted of certain crimes.

To carry out; to put into effect.

Your orders have been executed , sir!

I'll execute your orders as soon as this meeting is adjourned.

* Milton

Why delays / His hand to execute what his decree / Fixed on this day?

To perform.

to execute a difficult piece of music brilliantly

to execute a turn in ballet

To cause to become legally valid; as, to execute a contract.

(computing) To start, launch or run; as, to execute a program.

* (computing) start, launch, run, open