maximum
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[edit] English
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max*im-um
MAAHX-im-muhm
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maximum (plural maxima or maximums)
- The highest limit.
- (mathematics) The greatest value of a set or other mathematical structure, esp. the global maximum or a local maximum of a function.
- (statistics) The largest value of a batch or sample or the upper bound of a probability distribution.
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- Maxima is more common plural for the technical senses.
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- (statistics): measure of location
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highest limit
math: greatest value
[edit] Adjective
maximum (not comparable)
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Superlative |
- To the highest degree.
- Use the proper dose for the maximum effect.
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highest degree
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maximum n.
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[edit] French
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maximum m. (plural maximums)
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[edit] Latin
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neutral of maximus
maximum

