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      maximum
      noun
      The highest limit.
      (mathematics) The greatest value of a set or other mathematical structure, especially 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.
      (mathematical analysis) An upper bound of a set which is also an element of that set.
      (snooker) A 147 break; the highest possible break.
      (colloquial, darts) A score of 180 with three darts.
      (colloquial, cricket) A scoring shot for 6 runs.
      (colloquial) maximum security
      adjective
      To the highest degree.
      Roots
      maximusmaxim- · Latin · greatest
      Synonyms for maximum
      maximaladjutmostadjuttermostadjlimitnhighestadjgreatestadjtotaladjupmostadjextremeadjultimateadj
      Words related to maximum
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