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maximum.

The highest limit.

7 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈmæksɪməm/
  1. The highest limit.

  2. The greatest value of a set or other mathematical structure, especially the global maximum or a local maximum of a function.

  3. An upper bound of a set which is also an element of that set.

  4. The largest value of a batch or sample or the upper bound of a probability distribution.

  5. A 147 break; the highest possible break.

  6. A score of 180 with three darts.

    colloquial
  7. A scoring shot for 6 runs.

    colloquial
  8. maximum security

    colloquial
Where this word comes from

Via French from Latin maximum.

adj/ˈmæksɪməm/
  1. To the highest degree.

    not-comparable
    Use the proper dose for the maximum effect.
Where this word comes from

Via French from Latin maximum.

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