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ideally

adverb ide·al·ly \ī-ˈdē-ə-lē, -ˈdē(-ə)l-lē\

: in an ideal way

—used to say what should happen or be done to produce the best results

Full Definition of IDEALLY

: in idea or imagination : mentally

: in relation to an exemplar

a : conformably to or in respect to an ideal : perfectly

b : for best results <ideally, the counselor should vary his techniques for each applicant — T. M. Martinez>

c : in accordance with an ideal or typical standard : classically

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