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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Since then, the levels have been adjusted to a maximum of 0.7 ppm or 0.7 milligrams of fluoride per liter of water which is considered optimal for preventing tooth decay.
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USA TODAY, 17 Apr. 2024
Thumbing through the racks is still one of the most optimal ways of discovering new music.
—Ron Hart, SPIN, 17 Apr. 2024
The addition of sea salt and coconut powder not only provides electrolytes but also ensures optimal hydration, which is often overlooked in similar products.
—Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2024
Tailoring the implants for optimal performance is a challenge.
—Emily Mullin, WIRED, 15 Apr. 2024
In general, cicadas in Arizona are most active during the months when temperatures are highest and conditions are optimal for their development and mating activities.
—The Arizona Republic, 11 Apr. 2024
In closing, never accept Steel Bite Pro pills as a cure-all replacement for maintaining regular dental hygiene practices for optimal oral care.
—Michael Carroll, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
For the more than 30 million people who live inside the path of totality — and the many more who are traveling to optimal viewing spots — daylight will momentarily disappear.
—Emmett Lindner, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024
The turtles also underwent courses of antibiotics, fluid therapy and were provided with optimal nutrition, Overmeyer said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 4 Apr. 2024
USA TODAY, 17 Apr. 2024
Thumbing through the racks is still one of the most optimal ways of discovering new music.
—Ron Hart, SPIN, 17 Apr. 2024
The addition of sea salt and coconut powder not only provides electrolytes but also ensures optimal hydration, which is often overlooked in similar products.
—Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2024
Tailoring the implants for optimal performance is a challenge.
—Emily Mullin, WIRED, 15 Apr. 2024
In general, cicadas in Arizona are most active during the months when temperatures are highest and conditions are optimal for their development and mating activities.
—The Arizona Republic, 11 Apr. 2024
In closing, never accept Steel Bite Pro pills as a cure-all replacement for maintaining regular dental hygiene practices for optimal oral care.
—Michael Carroll, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
For the more than 30 million people who live inside the path of totality — and the many more who are traveling to optimal viewing spots — daylight will momentarily disappear.
—Emmett Lindner, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024
The turtles also underwent courses of antibiotics, fluid therapy and were provided with optimal nutrition, Overmeyer said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 4 Apr. 2024
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“Optimal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/optimal. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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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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