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optimize out

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To omit (some portion of program logic) through optimization, when it is found to be unused or unnecessary.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, programming, sciences

Examples

  • The loop that counts from 1 to 1,000,000 is optimized out by the compiler, because nothing happens inside the loop and the value is not used afterwards.

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