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optimum
The best possible state, the best result, or the most favorable value that can be achieved under given circumstances.
Für diese Pflanze liegt die Temperatur bei 22 Grad im Optimum.
For this plant, the temperature is at its optimum at 22 degrees.
'Optimum' belongs to a word family with the adjective 'optimal' (best possible) and the verb 'optimieren' (to improve / optimize something). All the words refer to the best state or the best result.
Wir müssen den Prozess optimieren, um ein optimales Ergebnis zu erzielen.
We need to optimize the process in order to achieve an optimal result.
Common phrases are 'das Optimum erreichen' (to reach the optimum), 'das Optimum herausholen' (to get the optimum out of something), or 'im Optimum liegen' (to be at the optimum). These describe reaching or being in the state of the best possible result.
Mit dieser Strategie wollen wir das Optimum für unser Unternehmen herausholen.
With this strategy, we want to get the optimum for our company.
The word 'Optimum' is used mainly in factual, technical, or scientific contexts to describe the best possible point or state precisely.
Die Forscher suchen nach dem Optimum für das Pflanzenwachstum.
The researchers are looking for the optimum for plant growth.
ideal
Ideal describes something that perfectly matches expectations or serves a purpose. The Optimum is the best result that can be achieved under the actual conditions. Use ideal for the desired perfect solution; when comparing realistic possibilities, look for the Optimum.
Mit ihrem begrenzten Budget holt die Familie aus dem kleinen Garten das Optimum heraus.
With their limited budget, the family is getting the most out of the small garden.
Ein großer Garten wäre für die Familie ideal.
A large garden would be ideal for the family.
