Definition of Maximum

1. Noun. The largest possible quantity.

Exact synonyms: Upper Limit
Generic synonyms: Extremum, Peak, Large Indefinite Amount, Large Indefinite Quantity
Derivative terms: Maximise, Maximise, Maximize, Maximize
Antonyms: Minimum

2. Adjective. The greatest or most complete or best possible. "Maximum pressure"
Exact synonyms: Maximal
Similar to: Supreme
Antonyms: Minimal, Minimum

3. Noun. The greatest possible degree. "He tried his utmost"
Exact synonyms: Level Best, Utmost, Uttermost
Generic synonyms: Bound, Boundary, Limit
Derivative terms: Maximise, Maximise, Maximize, Maximize, Utmost, Utmost, Uttermost

4. Noun. The point on a curve where the tangent changes from positive on the left to negative on the right.
Generic synonyms: Limit
Antonyms: Minimum

Definition of Maximum

1. n. The greatest quantity or value attainable in a given case; or, the greatest value attained by a quantity which first increases and then begins to decrease; the highest point or degree; -- opposed to minimum.

2. a. Greatest in quantity or highest in degree attainable or attained; as, a maximum consumption of fuel; maximum pressure; maximum heat.

Definition of Maximum

1. Noun. The highest limit. ¹

2. Noun. (mathematics) The greatest value of a set or other mathematical structure, especially the global maximum or a local maximum of a function. ¹

3. Noun. (analysis) An upper bound of a set which is also an element of that set. ¹

4. Noun. (statistics) The largest value of a batch or sample or the upper bound of a probability distribution. ¹

5. Noun. (colloquial snooker) A 147 break; the highest possible break. ¹

6. Noun. (colloquial darts) A score of 180 with three darts. ¹

7. Noun. (colloquial cricket) A scoring shot for 6 runs. ¹

8. Adjective. To the highest degree. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Maximum

1. the greatest possible amount, quantity, or degree [n -MUMS or -MA]

Medical Definition of Maximum

1. 1. The greatest possible or actual effect or quantity. 2. The acme of a disease or process. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Maximum

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maximist
maximists
maximite
maximites
maximizable
maximization
maximizations
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maximized
maximizer
maximizers
maximizes
maximizing
maxims
maximum (current term)
maximum-security
maximum and minimum thermometer
maximum break
maximum breaks
maximum breathing capacity
maximum permissible dose
maximum permissible exposure level
maximum temperature
maximum urea clearance
maximum usable frequency
maximum velocity
maximum voluntary ventilation
maximum wage

Literary usage of Maximum

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Bulletin by National Electric Light Association (1911)
"In connection with our smaller alternating-current power installations, we are using as a maximum a fixed percentage of the total horse-power installed. ..."

2. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1904)
"attains its maximum in this set of will-traits, as we should perhaps expect, yet his physical health suffices only to pull him to the middle of the group. ..."

3. The American Journal of the Medical Sciences by Southern Society for Clinical Investigation (U.S.) (1893)
"The length of the vermiform appendix was measured— In white males, 56 times: maximum 17 cm.; minimum 2.5 cm.; average, 9.09 cm. ..."

4. Report by North Dakota State Budget Board (1912)
"EFFECT OF PROBABLE INCREASE IN ASSESSED VALUATION ON maximum LEVIES. The maximum tax levies have been fixed in the various statutes upon the supposition ..."

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