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Iterative vs Optimize - What's the difference?

iterative | optimize |

As an adjective iterative

is .

As a verb optimize is

(originally|intransitive) to act optimistically or as an optimist.

iterative

English

Alternative forms

*

Adjective

(-)
  • Of a procedure that involves repetition of steps (iteration) to achieve the desired outcome; in computing this may involve a mechanism such as a loop.
  • (grammar) Expressive of an action that is repeated with frequency.

    • Synonyms

    * (involving repetition of steps) repeated, repetitive * (grammar) frequentative

    Antonyms

    * (involving repetition of steps) noniterative

    Related terms

    * iterate * iteration ----

    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