maximum
Etymology

Via French - from Latin maximum.

Pronunciation
  • IPA: /ˈmæksɪməm/
Noun

maximum (plural maximums or maxima)

  1. The highest limit.
    • 1806, P. Colquhoun, A Treatise on Indigence:
      This is the fundamental principle of good legislation. It is the art of conducting a nation to the maximum of happiness and the minimum of misery
  2. (mathematics) The greatest value of a set or other mathematical structure, especially the global maximum or a local maximum of a function.
  3. (analysis) An upper bound of a set which is also an element of that set.
  4. (statistics) The largest value of a batch or sample or the upper bound of a probability distribution.
  5. (snooker) A 147 break; the highest possible break.
    Synonyms: 147, maximum break
  6. (colloquial, darts) A score of 180 with three darts.
  7. (colloquial, cricket) A scoring shot for 6 runs.
  8. (colloquial) maximum security
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maximum (not comparable)

  1. To the highest degree.
    Synonyms: maximal
    Use the proper dose for the maximum effect.
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