maximum

/mˈæksɪməm/

/ˈmæksəməm/

maximum

being the most or the greatest that is possible

synonyms : maximal

antonyms : minimal

Maximum

the greatest amount possible, recorded, or allowed

antonyms : minimum

the greatest amount, degree, or extent there is or is possible

synonyms : level best

the point on a curve where the tangent changes from positive on the left to negative on the right

antonyms : minimum

Examples

1. The company put a maximum budget on the project expenses.

2. He received the maximum sentence allowed by law.

3. She prefers to wear loose-fitting pants for maximum comfort.

4. With the judge handing down the maximum possible sentence, this monster will be paying the fiddler for the rest of his life.