Definition of maximum Maximum

/mæˈksʌmʌm/ - [maksumum] - max•i•mum

We found 15 definitions of maximum from 5 different sources.

What does maximum mean?

Noun Plural: maximums
maximum - the largest possible quantity
		upper limit
		extremum, peak the most extreme possible amount or value; "voltage peak"
		large indefinite amount, large indefinite quantity an indefinite quantity that is above the average in size or magnitude
maximum - the point on a curve where the tangent changes from positive on the left to negative on the right
		limit the greatest possible degree of something; "what he did was beyond the bounds of acceptable behavior"; "to the limit of his ability"
maximum - the greatest possible degree; "he tried his utmost"
		utmost, uttermost, level best
		boundary, bound, limit the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something

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maximum (Noun)
The highest limit.
maximum (Noun)
The greatest value of a set or other mathematical structure, especially the global maximum or a local maximum of a function.
maximum (Noun)
An upper bound of a set which is also an element of that set.
maximum (Noun)
The largest value of a batch or sample or the upper bound of a probability distribution .
maximum (Noun)
A 147 break; the highest possible break.
maximum (Noun)
A score of 180 with three darts.
maximum (Noun)
A scoring shot for 6 runs.
maximum (Adjective)
To the highest degree.

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

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