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Definition & Meaning of "maximum"in English

maximum
01

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

maximum definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
relational
ungradable
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
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
maxima
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
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 

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

used to indicate the upper limit or greatest extent possible 

Grammatical Information
Examples
The meeting will last an hour, maximum. 
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