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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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2025
Yet the reality that’s been hammered home is that the Lakers still haven’t cracked the other half of the code, the offensive side of the ball, where their 94 points Tuesday were enough — but far from optimal.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Vibram rubber outsoles offer optimal grip on wet or dry surfaces, while a natural odor-control treatment keeps these shoes (and your feet) feeling fresh.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2025
Although the device isn't rechargeable, the 5-foot (1.5 m) cable ensures easy placement for optimal projection in any room.
—Tantse Walter, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2025
Yet the reality that’s been hammered home is that the Lakers still haven’t cracked the other half of the code, the offensive side of the ball, where their 94 points Tuesday were enough — but far from optimal.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Vibram rubber outsoles offer optimal grip on wet or dry surfaces, while a natural odor-control treatment keeps these shoes (and your feet) feeling fresh.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2025
Although the device isn't rechargeable, the 5-foot (1.5 m) cable ensures easy placement for optimal projection in any room.
—Tantse Walter, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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“Optimal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/optimal. Accessed 3 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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