English Explanatory Dictionary

maximum

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The highest limit.
  2. The greatest value of a set or other mathematical structure, especially the global maximum or a local maximum of a function.
  3. An upper bound of a set which is also an element of that set.
  4. The largest value of a batch or sample or the upper bound of a probability distribution.
  5. A 147 break; the highest possible break.
  6. A score of 180 with three darts.
  7. A scoring shot for 6 runs.
  8. maximum security
adj
  1. To the highest degree.

Pronunciation

/ˈmæksɪməm/ en-uk-maximum.ogg en-au-maximum.ogg

Word forms

maximum maxima maximums

Etymology

Via French from Latin maximum.

Synonyms

max 147 maximum break extreme maximal ultimate ferocious exquisite intense almighty greatest highest maximum passing raging utmost uttermost

Antonyms

minimum

Related words

supremum

Derived words

antimaximum Dymaxion glacial maximum global maximum interference maximum local maximum maximal maximative maximin maximize maximon maximum attack maximum break maximum card maximum cut maximum holding time maximum limit maximumly maximum permitted mileage maximum security maximum-security maximum seek time maximum throughput maximum usable frequency maximum wage maxout minimax Q-max solar maximum submaximum super-maximum supermaximum supramaximum
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