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ideally

i·de·al·ly [ ī d əlee ]


adverb 
Definition:
 
1. in ideal situation: if everything were perfect or as desired
Ideally, I'd like to finish the job by next week.

2. perfectly: in a perfect manner
She is ideally suited to the post.

3. theoretically: in theory or in the imagination
Ideally, there would be no prejudice or persecution in the world.

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