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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This real-time adjustment ensures devices get optimal power based on their individual needs, preventing overheating or energy waste while maintaining high charging speeds across all 10 ports in priority order.
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
In the family dramedy series, a young Spanish couple relocates there to provide their children with an optimal quality of life, drawing inspiration from northern European models.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 22 Oct. 2024
Seal and label each container, then stack them neatly for optimal organization in your freezer.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2024
Some people might require just one or two treatments, while others may need more to achieve optimal results.
—Amber Gibson, Glamour, 21 Oct. 2024
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
In the family dramedy series, a young Spanish couple relocates there to provide their children with an optimal quality of life, drawing inspiration from northern European models.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 22 Oct. 2024
Seal and label each container, then stack them neatly for optimal organization in your freezer.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2024
Some people might require just one or two treatments, while others may need more to achieve optimal results.
—Amber Gibson, Glamour, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Optimal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/optimal. Accessed 4 Nov. 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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