as in perfectly
in the most desirable, satisfactory, or advantageous manner or circumstances
Optimally, we'll leave by seven and arrive by ten o'clock. The seating was optimally arranged so that all guests had a clear view of the wedding party.
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Recent Examples of optimally
Dangote is Nigeria’s biggest tax payer and if his refinery becomes the largest in the world and functions optimally, the government gets more money for public goods.
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Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
26 June 2026
Real Trading challenges the prevailing belief that markets can function optimally without human involvement, arguing instead that human judgment remains essential to maintaining stability, transparency, and trust.
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Forbes Books Press Release Official,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Using insights from number theory, including Jacobi’s two-square theorem, Erdős was able to show that an optimally sized circle will enable the number of unit-distance pairs to grow faster than the number of points, but only barely.
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ArsTechnica,
1 June 2026
Even though this was a BP specialty clinic, I was not instructed to optimally position myself for an accurate reading — that is, with my back supported and my feet flat on the floor.
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Risa Jampel,
STAT,
22 May 2026
Through the price system, the needs and wants of people all over the world can be met more optimally by entrepreneurs and individuals who possess the specific knowledge required to fulfill them.
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The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
Plus, the self-watering and draining mechanism is paired with a water-level indicator to guarantee your plants remain optimally hydrated.
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Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
29 Apr. 2026
Building the hardware to unstructured sparsity and optimally take advantage of zeros is just the beginning.
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Olivia Hsu,
IEEE Spectrum,
28 Apr. 2026
Reported fear and lack of coordination across some Iranian forces mean that medium-range missile systems are still functioning sub-optimally.
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Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
26 June 2026
Real Trading challenges the prevailing belief that markets can function optimally without human involvement, arguing instead that human judgment remains essential to maintaining stability, transparency, and trust.
—
Forbes Books Press Release Official,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Using insights from number theory, including Jacobi’s two-square theorem, Erdős was able to show that an optimally sized circle will enable the number of unit-distance pairs to grow faster than the number of points, but only barely.
—
ArsTechnica,
1 June 2026
Even though this was a BP specialty clinic, I was not instructed to optimally position myself for an accurate reading — that is, with my back supported and my feet flat on the floor.
—
Risa Jampel,
STAT,
22 May 2026
Through the price system, the needs and wants of people all over the world can be met more optimally by entrepreneurs and individuals who possess the specific knowledge required to fulfill them.
—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
Plus, the self-watering and draining mechanism is paired with a water-level indicator to guarantee your plants remain optimally hydrated.
—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
29 Apr. 2026
Building the hardware to unstructured sparsity and optimally take advantage of zeros is just the beginning.
—
Olivia Hsu,
IEEE Spectrum,
28 Apr. 2026
Reported fear and lack of coordination across some Iranian forces mean that medium-range missile systems are still functioning sub-optimally.
—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for optimally
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All the President’s Men' (1976) Not only an American classic, but likely the only movie where a close-up of a busy typewriter is a perfectly satisfying ending.
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Cheesy, salty, and perfectly spicy, these Southern favorites will be the first snack snatched up at your gathering.
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The dogs, specially trained to detect human scent, have spent days searching for people trapped beneath the rubble of nearly 200 buildings that collapsed following the two powerful back-to-back earthquakes.
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Also, some birdhouses are specially designed, like houses built to attract bluebirds.
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Wash white sheets weekly, ideally using hot water for a deeper clean.
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Popular orders include the wild flounder meunière, steak tartare, fig and arugula salad, and duck confit, while the cheese and charcuterie menu pairs ideally wine.
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The chronic disease, which impairs the body’s ability to properly regulate blood sugar, contributed to 94,445 deaths that year.
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Consoles, controllers, accessories, weird VR gloves that never worked properly, but mostly the games themselves.
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Some were finely cut feathers; others, more surprisingly, were denim in various washes that created a kind of dimensional pointillist effect unlike anything else photographed on the red steps of the Palais.
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Recipe information Mix together 1 medium red onion, finely chopped, ½ cup mayonnaise, 2 Tbsp.
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