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1. The greatest or most complete or best possible
   "maximum pressure"
   - maximal, max

1. The largest possible quantity
   - upper limit, max
    
2. The greatest possible degree
   - utmost, uttermost, level best
    
3. The point on a curve where the tangent changes from positive on the left to negative on the right

Derived forms: maxima, maximums

See also: maximize, supreme

Type of: bound, boundary, extremum, large indefinite amount, large indefinite quantity, limit, peak

Antonym: minimum

Encyclopedia: Maximum