optimal

adjective

op·ti·mal | \ˈäp-tə-məl

Definition of optimal

: most desirable or satisfactory : optimum the optimal use of class time the optimal dosage of medication for a patient conditions for optimal development

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

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But there’s no disputing that recently the performance at the plate has not been optimal. — Matt Breen, Philly.com, "Nick Pivetta chased early in Phillies' listless loss to Giants," 2 June 2018 Most research indicates that carb rinsing is optimal for intense exercise lasting between 30 minutes and an hour. — New York Times, "That Spitting Thing at the World Cup? It’s Probably ‘Carb Rinsing’," 11 July 2018 At the consumer level, though, frozen fish is still seen as less than optimal. — Bonnie S. Benwick, charlotteobserver, "What you should know about buying frozen fish," 3 July 2018 Given that the bottom rim snaps off, these are like two pairs in one, with the bottom rim providing structure and style for mountain riding and the rimless iteration being optimal for the road. — Aaron Gulley, Outside Online, "8 New Riding Sunglasses for Summer," 13 June 2018 In some happy universe, this would lead to socially optimal outcomes, too. — Alexis C. Madrigal, The Atlantic, "The Perfect Selfishness of Mapping Apps," 15 Mar. 2018 Daily, with optimal picking times of 8 to 10 a.m. and 4 to 8 p.m. — Ann Maloney, NOLA.com, "Where to pick blueberries on Louisiana, Mississippi farms," 14 May 2018 This matchup at the PK80 Invitational in Portland didn’t offer the high stakes of March hoops or an optimal tip-off time on the Feast Week calendar. — Chris Johnson, SI.com, "Year-End Awards: The Best and Worst of the 2017–18 College Basketball Season," 10 Apr. 2018 Fruits and vegetables are also in abundance, because the balmy weather also actually helps naturally produce them at their optimal growing time, so select produce is fresher and often cheaper. — Spoon U, Teen Vogue, "23 Fruits and Vegetables That Are In-Season During the Spring," 8 Apr. 2018

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