Maximum

Quick meaning: Maximum is a noun meaning The highest limit.

Meaning

The highest limit.

More Meanings

1. (mathematics) The greatest value of a set or other mathematical structure, especially the global maximum or a local maximum of a function.
2. (mathematical analysis) An upper bound of a set which is also an element of that set.
3. (statistics) The largest value of a batch or sample or the upper bound of a probability distribution.
4. (snooker) A 147 break; the highest possible break.
5. (colloquial, darts) A score of 180 with three darts.
6. (colloquial, cricket) A scoring shot for 6 runs.
7. (colloquial) maximum security

Example Sentences

Use the proper dose for the maximum effect.

I just got out of maximum where I did 4 months for an arguent I had in the serving area.

Each Piccadilly Line train consists of seven cars, the construction of the stations below ground making this the maximum length.

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

Word Forms

• maxima
• maximums

Synonyms for maximum

Depending on context, synonyms include max, extreme, maximal, ultimate, ferocious, exquisite.

Antonyms for maximum

Common opposites include minimum, minimal.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include maximal, uttermost, utmost, outside, supreme, peak.

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