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ideally

adverb
 
 
/aɪˈdɪə.li/

Definition

B2 used when describing the perfect situation: Ideally, I'd like to work at home but it's just not practical. She's ideally (= perfectly) suited to the job.Perfect and faultlessUnspoilt
(Definition of ideally adverb from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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