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optimal

[op-tuh-muhl] / ˈɒp tə məl /


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“In addition to serving as a public-use airport, Fresno’s geographical location, runway capabilities, and Instrument Landing Systems make it an optimal choice for a wide range of aircraft operations.”

From Los Angeles Times

The tips below are optimal but not necessarily realistic for everyone — especially busy families.

From Salon

After identifying the optimal alloy formula through simulations and laboratory testing, the researchers evaluated RidgeAlloy under real manufacturing conditions.

From Science Daily

She noted that HPE has long-term supply agreements, is making “agile” pricing decisions and is steering customers toward the sorts of configurations that are optimal based on supply availability.

From MarketWatch

These included a record player positioned on a table next to the bed for optimal roll-over needle drops and a disorganized assortment of motorcycle magazines and ’50s and ’60s 7” singles scattered across the floor.

From Salon