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Webster 1913 Edition

Maximum

Max′i-mum

,
Noun.
;
pl.
Maxima
(#)
.
[L., neut. from
maximus
the greatest. See
Maxim
.]
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
.
Good legislation is the art of conducting a nation to the
maximum
of happiness, and the minimum of misery.
P. Colquhoun.
Maximum thermometer
,
a thermometer that registers the highest degree of temperature attained in a given time, or since its last adjustment.

Max′i-mum

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

Webster 1828 Edition

Maximum

MAX'IMUM

,
Noun.
[L.] In mathematics, the greatest number or quantity attainable in any given case; opposed to minimum.

Definition 2025

Maximum

Maximum

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German

Noun

Maximum n ‎(genitive Maximums, plural Maxima)

  1. maximum

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English

Noun

maximum ‎(plural maxima or maximums)

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

Usage notes

  • Maxima is the more common plural, especially for the technical senses.

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Adjective

maximum ‎(not comparable)

  1. To the highest degree.
    Use the proper dose for the maximum effect.

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Czech

Noun

maximum n

  1. maximum

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Dutch

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Noun

maximum n ‎(plural maxima or maximums, diminutive maximumpje n)

  1. maximum

French

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /mak.si.mɔm/

Noun

maximum m ‎(plural maxima or maximums)

  1. maximum

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Latin

Adjective

maximum

  1. nominative neuter singular of maximus
  2. accusative masculine singular of maximus
  3. accusative neuter singular of maximus
  4. vocative neuter singular of maximus

Etymology

From Latin maximum.

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