Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
maximum
noun
/ˈmæk.sɪ.məm/
Definition
The greatest number, amount, or degree that is possible or allowed.
Examples
- The maximum speed limit on this road is 60 mph.
- He scored the maximum points in the test.
- The maximum capacity of the hall is 200 people.
Meaning
The term refers to the highest limit or the most that something can reach.
Synonyms
- utmost
- greatest
- highest
- peak