Optimum
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Best Conditions
Used to describe conditions that allow something to thrive or be most successful. To achieve optimum plant growth, proper sunlight is necessary.
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Not Always Ideal
Refers to the best outcome within practical constraints, not necessarily the theoretical best. Given our budget, this is the optimum choice of material for our project.
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Subjective Measure
What's optimum can vary greatly depending on personal or situational preferences. She chose the job with optimum work-life balance, rather than the highest salary.