optimal

adjective

op·ti·mal ˈäp-tə-məl

Synonyms of optimal next

: most desirable or satisfactory : optimum

the optimal use of class time

the optimal dosage of medication for a patient

conditions for optimal development

optimality

ˌäp-tə-ˈma-lə-tē

noun

optimally

ˈäp-tə-mə-lē

adverb

Examples of optimal in a Sentence

He keeps his engine tuned for optimal performance. Under optimal conditions, these plants grow quite tall.

Recent Examples on the Web For optimal upkeep, her clients generally come in every two to four weeks for a trim and color touch up, and the toupee itself needs to be replaced every two to three months. —

Andrea Mandell, Peoplemag, 18 Nov. 2023 If your filter is looking gray or dusty, swap it immediately to ensure optimal results. —

Alida Nugent, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Nov. 2023 Its lightweight formula ensures quick absorption, delivering active ingredients into the skin for optimal nourishment. —

Poppy Morgan, Rolling Stone, 15 Nov. 2023 Vineyards across California Wine Country are nearing the end of their harvest season and, thanks to an optimal growing season, winemakers think this year’s vintage could be one of the best in decades. —

Soumya Karlamangla, New York Times, 14 Nov. 2023 Of course, your specific optimal frequency may vary. —

Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 12 Nov. 2023 From what looks like a royal jewel chest, a server pulls tiny drawers housing accoutrements—hoisin, scallions, matchsticks of cucumber, pickles, honeydew melon—then demonstrates the optimal technique for wrapping slices of meat and garnishes into bing pancakes, plucked from a bamboo steamer. —

Hannah Goldfield, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2023 The aim is to maintain healthy, balanced blood sugar levels to ensure the insulin stays in check for optimal health. —

Hannah Coates, Glamour, 8 Nov. 2023 Baril said that the optimal amount of deep sleep remains unclear. —

Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 7 Nov. 2023 See More

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