das Optimum
Translation
optimum, ideal, best-case scenario
Examples
Wir suchen das Optimum zwischen Kosten und Qualität.
We are looking for the optimum between cost and quality.
Das ist das wirtschaftliche Optimum für das Unternehmen.
This is the economic optimum for the company.
Grammar Patterns
to get the optimum ((aus et3)) out of sth. to get the best out of something We need to get the optimum out of our resources.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ideal, the best possible; Antonyms: pessimum
Etymology
Directly from Latin 'optimum', which is the neuter form of 'optimus' (best).
Memory Tips
Remember that 'optimum' is the noun, while 'optimal' is the adjective. It's the single best point.