What is the meaning of optimum?

noun

  • Most favorable conditions or greatest degree or amount possible under given circumstances.

adjective

  • Most desirable possible under a restriction expressed or implied.
    • usage: "an optimum return on capital"; "optimal concentration of a drug"
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