Word
optimally
Phoneticsop·ti·mal·ly
UK/ˈɒptɪməli/
Adverb of manner
Definition
adv. in the best possible way to get the best results. You use this when something is working at its highest level of quality or efficiency.
adv. in a manner that produces the most favorable or efficient result. Often used in technical or scientific contexts to describe a system operating at peak performance.
Examples
“The engine runs optimally when the temperature is just right.”
“To ensure the software runs optimally, you should close all other applications before starting the process.”
“The researchers found that the chemical reaction proceeds most efficiently when the pressure is maintained at a level that allows the molecules to interact optimally without causing structural damage.”
Examples
simple
“The engine runs optimally when the temperature is just right.”
contextual
“To ensure the software runs optimally, you should close all other applications before starting the process.”
complex
“The researchers found that the chemical reaction proceeds most efficiently when the pressure is maintained at a level that allows the molecules to interact optimally without causing structural damage.”
Real-World Examples
“It's not yet clear what else may need to be done for the system to work optimally in cells or organisms, Radford said.” “It compares actual travel time with a hypothetical scenario in which current transfers between train services are optimally coordinated.” Etymology
From optimal + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
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