optimal

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best; most likely to bring success or advantage:

Several treatment sessions are required in order to obtain optimal results.

Conditions in the chamber are optimal for diffusion, reaching very high temperatures.

optimum

the best or most effective possible in a particular situation:

Companies benefit from the optimal use of their resources and personnel.

We have found that our workers reach their optimal level of performance around 11 a.m.

Different outsourcing levels may be considered optimal at different times.