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optimum

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈɑːptɪməm/ · UK /ˈɒptɪməm/

optimum means: Best for a particular purpose or situation.

adjective

BEST POSSIBLEB2

Best for a particular purpose or situation.

  • These are optimum conditions for growth.
  • Keep the room at the optimum temperature.
  • The team calculated the optimum speed for the machine.

Similar words: optimal, ideal, best

Common phrases: optimum conditions, optimum temperature, optimum performance

noun

BEST POINTC1

The best possible level, amount, or condition for a particular purpose.

  • The temperature has reached its optimum.
  • Plant growth is at its optimum in these conditions.
  • They adjusted the speed until they found the optimum.

How to use it: at its optimum (The engine performs best when its temperature is at its optimum.)

Similar words: ideal

Common phrases: reach the optimum, below the optimum, at its optimum

Questions about optimum

What does optimum mean?

Best for a particular purpose or situation.

What is optimum in other languages?

Türkçe: en uygun · Español: óptimo · Français: optimal · Deutsch: optimal · Italiano: ottimale · 日本語: 最適な

How do you pronounce optimum?

In American English /ˈɑːptɪməm/; in British English /ˈɒptɪməm/.

How do you use optimum in a sentence?

These are optimum conditions for growth. Keep the room at the optimum temperature.

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