(idea) by BigCujo Sat Nov 13 1999 at 9:52:55
Best or most favorable; as, an optimal timing for the summit meeting. Latin optimus.

Refers to the best of a range of possible choices, according to some criteria. A slightly different way of looking at it is that choice among alternatives which gives you the highest probability of achieving your objective.

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