optimally

American  

[op-tuh-muh-lee] / ˈɒp tə mə li /

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.

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Etymology

Origin of optimally

optimal ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

“Public-private partnerships are essential to unlocking opportunities in the mining space primarily because the private sector is geared toward optimally allocating capital,” while governments can help reduce investment risks, Lewnowski said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

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 • Nov. 7, 2024

The whirlwind game by the YouTuber known as HanabiYaki, who beat an optimally set-up world in 53 seconds, was the latest in a series of unbelievably fast, history-making runs.

From New York Times • May 17, 2024

“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 • May 6, 2024

George Pocock, in fact, designed his shells to perform optimally with a 120-pound coxswain.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown