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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Kayla Kitts, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2025
The long silhouette skims the shins, providing optimal coverage for this time of year.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
It was signed by more than 1,250 employees and called on CEO Sundar Pichai to offer optimal buyouts before announcing layoffs.
—Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 31 Jan. 2025
For optimal fungus prevention, spray now and again in February, as the buds on your tree have not yet opened.
Vegetables.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 30 Jan. 2025
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“Optimal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/optimal. Accessed 6 Feb. 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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