maximum
//ˈmæksɪməm//
Forms
- Plural
- maxima
Definitions
1.The highest limit.
2.An upper bound of a set which is also an element of that set.
3.The largest value of a batch or sample or the upper bound of a probability distribution.
4.The greatest value of a set or other mathematical structure, especially the global maximum or a local maximum of a function.
1.To the highest degree.
- Use the proper dose for the maximum effect.
- Each Piccadilly Line train consists of seven cars, the construction of the stations below ground making this the maximum length.
Frequency
Overall
Uncommon· #3735
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Uncommon
- Academic
- Rare
- Literature
- Rare
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Etymology
Via French from Latin maximum.