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,local 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.
Origin of maximum
1730–40; <Latin, noun use of neuter of maximus, superlative of magnus great, large
OTHER WORDS FROM maximum
max·i·mum·ly,adverbsub·max·i·mum,adjective
Words nearby maximum
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This simple sprayer has an hourglass-shaped design which makes it easy to hold and operate and allows for maximum oil storage on the bottom of the container.
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One more change impacts all personal and loan apps, requiring them to clearly disclose all loan terms, including, but not limited to, equivalent maximum annual percentage rates and payment due dates.
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The Epson SureColor P800 features a maximum borderless print width of 17-inches at 2880 x 1440 dpi.
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When HBO Max’s ad-supported tier does launch, it will carry a maximum of four minutes of ads per hour for episodic programming and two minutes of ads per hour for movies, according to the agency executives.
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In this role, which carries the rank of deputy managing editor, she will continue her reporting career while also working with editors and reporters across the newsroom to ensure the development and deployment of staff to maximum effect.
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Tax evasion carries a maximum penalty of five years, and thus it seems likely that Grimm would be covered by the provision.
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When these single-aisle models were introduced, the maximum seating averaged around 160 seats.
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It was thought essential to strike hard and fast with maximum force in order to achieve quick, decisive victory.
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Does it tend to help man towards the maximum development of all his faculties and capacities?
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The maximum of expense, the minimum of benefit to the island, is all that has come of it.
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The salaries attached at present to our parish schools vary from a minimum of £25 to a maximum of about £34.
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Something above the price of a Stall to be the maximum charge for one person to hear entire Opera.
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British Dictionary definitions for maximum
maximum
/ (ˈmæksɪməm) /
nounplural-mumsor-ma (-mə)
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 rightCompare minimum (def. 4)
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
Abbreviation: max
Word Origin for maximum
C18: from Latin: greatest (the neuter form used as noun), from magnus great