1. A part or element of a system that performs at its best possible level of efficiency or effectiveness
The engineer identified the optimal component for the engine to maximize fuel efficiency.
O engenheiro identificou o componente ótimo para o motor maximizar a eficiência de combustível.
2. In mathematics and engineering, a component that achieves the best solution according to specified criteria
Finding the optimal component requires analyzing all possible configurations.
Encontrar o componente ótimo requer analisar todas as configurações possíveis.