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    optimum
    /ˈɒptɪməm/

    adjective

    • 1. most conducive to a favourable outcome; best: "the optimum childbearing age"

    noun

    • 1. the most favourable situation or level for growth, reproduction, or success: "the plant grows within a range of 68 and 78°F, the optimum being 74°"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishOPTIMUM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    OPTIMUM definition: 1. best; most likely to bring success or advantage: 2. best; most likely to bring success or…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › optimumOptimum Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of OPTIMUM is the amount or degree of something that is most favorable to some end; especially : the most favorable condition for the growth and reproduction of an organism. How to use optimum in a sentence.

  4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishoptimum adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of optimum adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › optimumOPTIMUM Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Optimum definition: the best or most favorable point, degree, amount, etc., as of temperature, light, and moisture for the growth or reproduction of an organism.. See examples of OPTIMUM used in a sentence.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishOPTIMUM definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    The optimum or optimal level or state of something is the best level or state that it could achieve. [ formal ] Aim to do some physical activity three times a week for optimum health.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › optimumOptimum - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    An optimum is the best condition or highest extent of something. He didn't mean to create a science experiment, but the unwashed coffee cup under his desk became the optimum dark, wet environment for growing lots of mold.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryOPTIMUM | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    us / ˈɑːp.tə.məm / uk / ˈɒp.tɪ.məm / (also optimal) Add to word list. best; most likely to bring success or advantage: A mixture of selected funds is an optimum choice for future security and return on investment. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Extremely good. admirable. amazingly. ask for someone. award-winning. first-rate.

  9. www.thefreedictionary.com › optimumOptimum - definition of optimum by The Free Dictionary

    1. the most favorable point, degree, or amount of something for obtaining a given result. 2. the most favorable conditions for the growth of an organism. 3. the best result obtainable under specific conditions. adj. 4. most favorable or desirable; best. [1875–80; < Latin]

  10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishOPTIMUM | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary - Cambridge ...

    OPTIMUM definition: best or most suitable: . Learn more.

  11. www.oed.com › dictionary › optimum_noptimum, n. & adj. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English ...

    What does the word optimum mean? There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the word optimum. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. See meaning & use. How common is the word optimum? About 10 occurrences per million words in modern written English. See frequency. How is the word optimum pronounced?