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Apogee
01
the point at which something reaches its highest level or most advanced stage of development
Examples
The company ’s merger with a major international firm represented the apogee of its growth strategy.
The artist ’s latest exhibit was the apogee of her creative career.
02
the orbital point farthest from Earth for a moon, satellite, or spacecraft
Examples
The satellite transmits its strongest signals when it reaches apogee.
At apogee, the spacecraft's speed is at its lowest due to Earth's gravity.
