maximum
max
ˈmæk
māk
i
mum
məm
mēm
British pronunciation
/ˈmæksɪməm/
max

Definition & Meaning of "maximum"in English

maximum
01

indicating the greatest or highest possible amount, quantity, or degree

maximum definition and meaning
example
Examples
The maximum capacity of the venue is 500 people.
Maximum
01

the highest amount, degree, or extent there is or is possible, allowed or needed

maximum definition and meaning
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Examples
The hotel offers a maximum of two complimentary meals per day.
02

the highest point, where a curve reaches its greatest value before descending

peak

maximum definition and meaning
example
Examples
The graph shows a clear maximum at the peak of the curve.
03

the highest or most severe limit allowed by law for a custodial sentence for a particular offense

example
Examples
The judge imposed the maximum of 10 years for the offense.
maximum
01

used to indicate the upper limit or greatest extent possible

example
Examples
The meeting will last an hour, maximum.
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