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Meaning of OPTIMAL

Pronunciation:  'âptumul

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [adj]  most desirable possible under a restriction expressed or implied; "an optimum return on capital"; "optimal concentration of a drug"
 
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 Synonyms: best, optimum
 

 

 

Computing Dictionary
 
 Definition: 

1. Describes a solution to a problem which minimises some cost function. Linear programming is one technique used to discover the optimal solution to certain problems.

2. Of code: best or most efficient in time, space or code size.

 
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 Related Terms: best, champion, choice, elect, elite, for the best, greatest, handpicked, matchless, optimum, paramount, peerless, picked, prime, prize, quintessential, select, supreme, surpassing, unmatchable, unmatched, unparalleled, unsurpassed, very best
 

 

 

 

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