optimally

[ op-tuh-muh-lee ]

adverb

1. in the way or to the degree that is most favorable or desirable; in the best way:

   A regular eye test will reveal signs of eye strain and disease, and ensure that the visual system is functioning optimally.

2. ideally; preferably:

   Optimally no editing should be necessary, but checking the files is recommended regardless.

   This video game is optimally played with friends rather than solo or with random partners.

Word History and Origins

Origin of optimally¹

optimal ( def ) + -ly

Example Sentences

As he sees it, the interfaces used by staff both in the field and in control centres to gain information aren’t optimally designed.

From BBC

The embryo must optimally distribute myosin so that cells move toward the attractors necessary for development while also contending with the imposed disturbances.

From Science Daily

“You have to work optimally in extreme situations with no margin for error. That’s exactly what happens in night shoots.”

From Los Angeles Times

These carbonated and energy drinks contain varying levels of vitamins – often with none of the minerals, including calcium, that the body needs to function optimally.

From Salon

Sunlight shapes our behavior, Watson said, and causes our body clock to function optimally in regards to our health and well-being.

From Seattle Times