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   max·i·mum

   /ˈmaksəməm/

   adjective

   • 1. as great, high, or intense as possible or permitted: "the vehicle's maximum speed"
   • ▪ denoting the greatest or highest point or amount attained: "the maximum depth of the pool is 6 feet"

   noun

   • 1. the greatest or highest amount possible or attained: "the school takes a maximum of 32 students"
   • ▪ a maximum permitted prison sentence for an offense: "an offense that carries a maximum of 14 years"

   adverb

   • 1. at the most: "it has a length of 4 feet maximum"

   Word Origin mid 17th century (as a noun): from modern Latin, neuter (used as a noun) of the Latin adjective maximus, superlative of magnus ‘great’. The adjectival use dates from the early 19th century.

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   1. a. : the greatest quantity or value attainable or attained. b. : the period of highest, greatest, or utmost development. 2. : an upper limit allowed (as by a legal authority) or allowable (as by the circumstances of a particular case) 3. : the largest of a set of numbers.

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   MAXIMUM definition: 1. being the largest amount or number allowed or possible: 2. the largest amount allowed or…. Learn more.

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   Maximum definition: the greatest quantity or amount possible, assignable, allowable, etc.. See examples of MAXIMUM used in a sentence.

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   MAXIMUM meaning: 1. being the largest amount or number allowed or possible: 2. the largest amount allowed or…. Learn more.

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   You use maximum to describe an amount which is the largest that is possible, allowed, or required. Under planning law the maximum height for a fence or hedge is 2 metres.

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   Definitions of maximum. adjective. the greatest or most complete or best possible. “ maximum pressure” synonyms: maximal. supreme. greatest or maximal in degree; extreme. see more. noun. the largest possible quantity. synonyms: upper limit. see more. noun. the greatest possible degree. synonyms: level best, utmost, uttermost. see more. noun.

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   1. a. The greatest possible quantity or degree. b. The greatest quantity or degree reached or recorded; the upper limit of variation. c. The time or period during which the highest point or degree is attained. 2. An upper limit permitted by law or other authority. 3. Astronomy. a. The moment when a variable star is most brilliant. b.