optimal
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- optimality noun
- optimally adverb
- superoptimal adjective
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“In addition to serving as a public-use airport, Fresno’s geographical location, runway capabilities, and Instrument Landing Systems make it an optimal choice for a wide range of aircraft operations.”
From Los Angeles Times
The tips below are optimal but not necessarily realistic for everyone — especially busy families.
From Salon
After identifying the optimal alloy formula through simulations and laboratory testing, the researchers evaluated RidgeAlloy under real manufacturing conditions.
From Science Daily
She noted that HPE has long-term supply agreements, is making “agile” pricing decisions and is steering customers toward the sorts of configurations that are optimal based on supply availability.
From MarketWatch
These included a record player positioned on a table next to the bed for optimal roll-over needle drops and a disorganized assortment of motorcycle magazines and ’50s and ’60s 7” singles scattered across the floor.
From Salon
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