optimal
adjective
op·ti·mal
ˈäp-tə-məl 
: most desirable or satisfactory : optimum
the optimal use of class time
the optimal dosage of medication for a patient
conditions for optimal development
Examples of optimal in a Sentence
He keeps his engine tuned for optimal performance.
Under optimal conditions, these plants grow quite tall.
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Malfunctioning equipment can lead to defects and inconsistencies in product quality, so predictive maintenance is also intended to help ensure that machinery operates within optimal parameters, contributing to higher quality output and reducing waste.
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Ed Garibian, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Trade timing The timing for adding bullish exposure to GOOGL is optimal, as the stock recently broke above its $165 resistance level and recently pulled back to its $165 support.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 25 June 2025
The company, in addition to claiming quick recharging and optimal on-track performance, states that the design should also improve overall battery longevity.
—Chad Kirchner, ArsTechnica, 25 June 2025
On the men’s side, the collection features six new styles with unique, utility– inspired detailing for optimal wearability and functionality.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 June 2025
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Ed Garibian, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Trade timing The timing for adding bullish exposure to GOOGL is optimal, as the stock recently broke above its $165 resistance level and recently pulled back to its $165 support.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 25 June 2025
The company, in addition to claiming quick recharging and optimal on-track performance, states that the design should also improve overall battery longevity.
—Chad Kirchner, ArsTechnica, 25 June 2025
On the men’s side, the collection features six new styles with unique, utility– inspired detailing for optimal wearability and functionality.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 June 2025
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“Optimal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/optimal. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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optimal
adjective
op·ti·mal
ˈäp-tə-məl
: most desirable or satisfactory : optimum
optimal concentrations of a drug
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