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Definition of Maximum

1. Noun. The largest possible quantity.

2. Adjective. The greatest or most complete or best possible. "Maximum pressure"

3. Noun. The greatest possible degree. "He tried his utmost"

4. Noun. The point on a curve where the tangent changes from positive on the left to negative on the right.

Definition of Maximum

1. n. The greatest quantity or value attainable in a given case; or, the greatest value attained by a quantity which first increases and then begins to decrease; the highest point or degree; -- opposed to minimum.

2. a. Greatest in quantity or highest in degree attainable or attained; as, a maximum consumption of fuel; maximum pressure; maximum heat.

Definition of Maximum

1. the greatest possible amount, quantity, or degree [n -MUMS or -MA]

Medical Definition of Maximum

1. 1. The greatest possible or actual effect or quantity. 2. The acme of a disease or process. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Maximum

maximist maximists maximite maximites maximization maximizations maximize maximized maximizer maximizers

maximizes maximizing Maximow's stain maxims maximum (current term) maximum (current term) maximumly maximums maximum and minimum thermometer maximum breathing capacity

maximum occipital point maximum permissible dose maximum permissible exposure level maximum temperature maximum urea clearance maximum velocity maximum voluntary ventilation Maxim Gorki Maxim gun maxing

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