optimize vs hone

optimize is not a noun while hone is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
optimize	No	No	Yes	No
hone	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, hone is a hypernym of optimize; that is, hone is a word with a broader meaning than optimize:

Other hypernyms of optimize include perfect.

optimize (noun)	hone (noun)
	a whetstone made of fine gritstone; used for sharpening razors
	a tool consisting of a number of fine abrasive slips held in a machine head, rotated and reciprocated to impart a smooth finish to cylinder bores, etc.

optimize (verb)	hone (verb)
act as an optimist and take a sunny view of the world	make perfect or complete
make optimal; get the most out of; use best	sharpen with a hone
modify to achieve maximum efficiency in storage capacity or time or cost