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Meanings of optimal in English

Most desirable possible under a restriction expressed or implied.

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Usage of optimal in English
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This treatment resulted in good tumor control with an optimal cosmetic result.
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However, the optimal strategy and target level for lipid reduction remain uncertain.
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However, there remains a great deal of controversy regarding the optimal agent.
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As a result, an optimal treatment strategy has not yet been identified.
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In the jargon, they were far from constituting an 'optimal currency area'.
The Irish Times
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However, the information of optimal medical therapy in dialysis population is scant.
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Conclusions: The modified classification would help to decide the optimal surgical strategy.
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Still, Elmore said with optimal weather conditions, production potential could bounce back.
Reuters
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A response surface methodology was used to obtain the optimal extraction conditions.
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Dr Nesdale said immunity rates in Wellington were good, but not optimal.
Radio NZ
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Whilst useful, these tests may not therefore be optimal for their purpose.
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The effect and optimal composition needs to be evaluated in future trials.
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Therefore, the optimal concurrency is usually higher than the number of CPUs.
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Conclusions: This data challenges the concept of a single optimal CC waveform.
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For optimal response patients, there may be no need for further treatment.
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Results take about three weeks, with optimal results within a few months.
The Irish Times
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Optimal through the time
Optimal across language varieties
United States of America
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Ireland
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United Kingdom
Rare