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optimize

/ˈɒptɪmaɪz/ /ˈɑptɪmaɪz/

Meanings
verb
(originally intransitive) To act optimistically or as an optimist.

Examples :

"Even when facing a difficult exam, Sarah tried to optimize, believing she could still pass if she studied hard and stayed positive. "
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Illustration believing

believing verb

/bɪˈliːvɪŋ/ /bəˈliːvɪŋ/

To accept as true, particularly without absolute certainty (i.e., as opposed to knowing)

"I believe there are faeries."

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something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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efficient noun

/əˈfɪʃənt/ /ɪˈfɪʃənt/

A cause; something that causes an effect

"The efficient of the new study method was improved learning outcomes. "

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originally adverb

/əˈɹɪdʒnəli/

As it was in the beginning.

"Originally, this paper was white, but over the years it has yellowed with age."

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computers noun

/kəmˈpjuːtəs/ /kəmˈpjutɚs/

A person employed to perform computations; one who computes.

"Before electronic calculators, large organizations employed many computers who calculated numbers for tables and charts by hand. "

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intransitive adjective

/ɪnˈtɹænsətɪv/

(grammar, of a verb) not transitive: not having, or not taking, a direct object

"The word "drink" is a transitive verb in "they drink wine", but an intransitive one in "they drink often.""

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avoiding verb

/əˈvɔɪdɪŋ/

To try not to meet or communicate with (a person); to shun

"Since their argument, Sarah has been avoiding Mark in the hallway at school. "

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positive noun

/ˈpɒzɪ̈tɪv/ /ˈpɑzɪ̈tɪv/

A thing capable of being affirmed; something real or actual.

"The positive of finishing the project early is a bonus week of vacation. "

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programmer noun

/ˈpɹəʊɡɹæmə/ /ˈpɹoʊɡɹæmɚ/

One who writes computer programs; a software developer.

"My brother is a programmer for a video game company. "

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optimistically adverb

/ˌɑptɪˈmɪstɪkli/ /ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪkli/

In an optimistic manner.

"She optimistically predicted that she would finish her homework before dinner, even though she had a lot to do. "

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optimist noun

/ˈɒptɪmɪst/ /ˈɑptɪmɪst/

A person who expects a favourable outcome

"My brother is a true optimist; he always expects his exams to go well. "

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difficult verb

/ˈdɪfɪkəlt/

To make difficult; to impede; to perplex.

"The complicated instructions on the new software difficult me from completing the project on time. "