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
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He keeps his engine tuned for optimal performance.
Under optimal conditions, these plants grow quite tall.
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Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 21 Nov. 2025
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The meteorological conditions are optimal now for elevated readings with light to calm winds and dry stable conditions in place due to a strong high-pressure system over the region.
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The upper is 100 percent wool, which is optimal for heat regulation.
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Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 21 Nov. 2025
Hospitality packages include the Skybox (where fans can enjoy pit lane walks themselves), the Trackside Tavern (a sports bar that offers 360-degree views of the race on the Paddock Club Rooftop) and Club Paris (a center-Strip hun at Paris Las Vegas with optimal viewing).
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 20 Nov. 2025
The meteorological conditions are optimal now for elevated readings with light to calm winds and dry stable conditions in place due to a strong high-pressure system over the region.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Nov. 2025
The upper is 100 percent wool, which is optimal for heat regulation.
—Lily Ritter, Outside, 18 Nov. 2025
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“Optimal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/optimal. Accessed 26 Nov. 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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