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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This masterful, polished bourbon exemplifies the refinement possible with extended aging under optimal conditions.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Called the McBride site, the swath was once a historic homestead but is now being transformed into optimal sage-grouse habitat.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 May 2025
Trade timing The timing for adding bearish exposure to TSLA is optimal, as the stock has recently rallied to its $300 resistance level, forming a double-top pattern.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 7 May 2025
Avoid harsh cleaning solutions or synthetic leaf shines, hold off on fertilizing until active growth begins, and evaluate your plant setup for optimal care.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2025
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Called the McBride site, the swath was once a historic homestead but is now being transformed into optimal sage-grouse habitat.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 May 2025
Trade timing The timing for adding bearish exposure to TSLA is optimal, as the stock has recently rallied to its $300 resistance level, forming a double-top pattern.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 7 May 2025
Avoid harsh cleaning solutions or synthetic leaf shines, hold off on fertilizing until active growth begins, and evaluate your plant setup for optimal care.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2025
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“Optimal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/optimal. Accessed 15 May. 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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