| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | abridge | shorten without losing meaning |
| 2. | accelerate | increase speed |
| 3. | adapt | change to fit better |
| 4. | adjust | change slightly to improve |
| 5. | administer | manage and organize |
| 6. | advance | move forward more quickly |
| 7. | align | bring into proper arrangement |
| 8. | boil down | reduce to essentials |
| 9. | clarify | make clearer and simpler |
| 10. | clean up | remove disorder or waste |
| 11. | clear away | remove unwanted things |
| 12. | clear out | remove contents or clutter |
| 13. | clear up | remove confusion or problems |
| 14. | configure | arrange parts for function |
| 15. | consolidate | combine into a simpler whole |
| 16. | coordinate | organize parts to work together |
| 17. | cull | select by removing excess |
| 18. | cut | remove unnecessary parts |
| 19. | debug | remove faults from a system |
| 20. | declutter | remove unnecessary items |
| 21. | discard | get rid of |
| 22. | distil | reduce to the essentials |
| 23. | distill | reduce to the essentials |
| 24. | downsize | reduce in scale |
| 25. | drop | leave out unnecessary parts |
| 26. | ease | make less difficult |
| 27. | edit | revise to improve clarity |
| 28. | eliminate | remove completely |
| 29. | exclude | keep out unnecessary parts |
| 30. | expedite | speed up a process |
| 31. | facilitate | make easier to do |
| 32. | filter | remove unwanted material |
| 33. | fine-tune | adjust for better performance |
| 34. | fix | make work properly |
| 35. | focus | direct toward essentials |
| 36. | frame | structure in a useful way |
| 37. | free up | make available or less blocked |
| 38. | harmonize | make parts work smoothly |
| 39. | hasten | cause to happen sooner |
| 40. | improve | make better or more effective |
| 41. | integrate | combine into one system |
| 42. | iron out | resolve problems and difficulties |
| 43. | lay out | arrange clearly |
| 44. | make easier | reduce difficulty |
| 45. | make efficient | improve efficiency |
| 46. | make leaner | remove excess and waste |
| 47. | make manageable | make easier to handle |
| 48. | make orderly | put into order |
| 49. | make practical | make more workable |
| 50. | make simpler | reduce complexity |
| 51. | make smoother | reduce friction or difficulty |
| 52. | make workable | make able to function |
| 53. | map out | plan in an orderly way |
| 54. | marshal | arrange in proper order |
| 55. | neaten | make tidy and orderly |
| 56. | normalize | make conform to a standard |
| 57. | omit | leave out |
| 58. | optimize | make as effective as possible |
| 59. | orchestrate | coordinate parts effectively |
| 60. | order | arrange properly |
| 61. | organize | arrange in proper order |
| 62. | overhaul | repair and improve thoroughly |
| 63. | pare down | reduce to essentials |
| 64. | polish | improve small details |
| 65. | prioritize | arrange by importance |
| 66. | promote efficiency | help efficiency improve |
| 67. | prune | cut away unnecessary parts |
| 68. | quicken | make faster |
| 69. | rationalize | make more efficient and logical |
| 70. | recast | shape again differently |
| 71. | redesign | design again more effectively |
| 72. | reengineer | redesign for better efficiency |
| 73. | refine | improve by small changes |
| 74. | regularize | make more orderly or consistent |
| 75. | reorganize | arrange again more effectively |
| 76. | restructure | change structure for efficiency |
| 77. | retool | change methods or equipment |
| 78. | revamp | improve by changing parts |
| 79. | scale down | reduce size or scope |
| 80. | sift | separate useful from useless |
| 81. | simplify | make simpler and easier |
| 82. | slim down | make leaner and simpler |
| 83. | smooth | make more even and efficient |
| 84. | sort out | organize or fix problems |
| 85. | speed up | make happen faster |
| 86. | standardize | make uniform and consistent |
| 87. | straighten out | resolve and organize properly |
| 88. | systematize | arrange into an orderly system |
| 89. | tailor | adapt to specific needs |
| 90. | tidy up | make more orderly |
| 91. | tighten | make more efficient or controlled |
| 92. | trim | cut away excess |
| 93. | troubleshoot | find and fix problems |
| 94. | tune | adjust for better operation |
| 95. | unclutter | remove excess and confusion |
| 96. | uncomplicate | make less complicated |
| 97. | untangle | make less complicated |
| 98. | update | bring up to date |
| 99. | weed out | remove unwanted elements |
| 100. | whittle down | reduce gradually |