optimum (n.)

  1. most favorable conditions or greatest degree or amount possible under given circumstances

    optimum (adj.)

  1. most desirable possible under a restriction expressed or implied; an optimum return on capital; optimal concentration of a drug

    [ Syn: optimal ]

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