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maximum
[ mak-suh-muhm ]
noun
- the greatest quantity or amount possible, assignable, allowable, etc.
- the highest amount, value, or degree attained or recorded.
- an upper limit allowed or allowable by law or regulation.
- Mathematics.
- Also called relative maximum, the value of a function at a certain point in its domain, which is greater than or equal to the values at all other points in the immediate vicinity of the point. Compare absolute maximum.
- the point in the domain at which a maximum occurs.
adjective
- that is a maximum; greatest or highest possible or attained:
maximum satisfaction; maximum temperature.
- pertaining to a maximum or maximums.
maximum
/ ˈæɪə /
noun
- the greatest possible amount, degree, etc
- the highest value of a variable quantity
- maths
- a value of a function that is greater than any neighbouring value
- a stationary point on a curve at which the tangent changes from a positive value on the left of this point to a negative value on the right Compare minimum
- the largest number in a set
- astronomy
- the time at which the brightness of a variable star has its greatest value
- the magnitude of the star at that time
adjective
- of, being, or showing a maximum or maximums
maximum
/ ă′ə-ə /
, Plural maximums
- The greatest known or greatest possible number, measure, quantity, or degree.
- The greatest value of a mathematical function, if it has such a value.
Other 51Թ Forms
- i·ܳ· adverb
- ܲ·i·ܳ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of maximum1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of maximum1
Example Sentences
One weather station in Delhi in May recorded a maximum temperature of 52.9C, although the government later said it was due to a sensor error and revised it down by 3C.
But with seven games remaining, Arne Slot's side require a maximum of 11 points more to secure the title.
In Afghanistan, death is the maximum sentence for being queer, while in Syria it’s punishable by up to three years in prison.
The plant can grow rapidly in the denuded landscape, sometimes shooting up to its maximum height of nearly 10 feet within a year.
He also said he would be increasing the maximum amount that could be claimed per child to take into consideration rises in childcare fees.
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