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As a noun, maximum means the highest limit. As an adjective, it means the highest degree.
Meanings of maximum
12 meaningsnoun
The highest limit.
mathematicsThe greatest value of a set or other mathematical structure, especially the global maximum or a local maximum of a function.
analysisAn upper bound of a set which is also an element of that set.
statisticsThe largest value of a batch or sample or the upper bound of a probability distribution.
snookerA 147 break; the highest possible break.
colloquialdartsA score of 180 with three darts.
colloquialcricketA scoring shot for 6 runs.
The largest possible quantity
Similar: upper limitThe point on a curve where the tangent changes from positive on the left to negative on the rightlocation
adjective
To the highest degree.
“Use the proper dose for the maximum effect.”
Meanings from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).