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adjective

Definition of maximumnext
1
as in most
of the greatest or highest degree or quantity the maximum amount of time needed to complete the project

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2
as in utmost
of the highest degree he always puts out maximum effort

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maximum

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noun

ˈmak-s(ə-)məm How to pronounce maximum (audio)
as in max
the greatest amount, number, or part achieved the maximum

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Recent Examples of maximum
Adjective
For American buyers used to major cross-country road trips, the GV90 offers a maximum range of 311 miles (500 km). — New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026 If convicted, Miller could face a maximum sentence of five years in prison on the cyberstalking charge and two years for making false statements, along with fines of up to $250,000. — Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Noun
Tickets are on sale from 31 August, and The Week readers can receive a 10% discount using code T4YVJSDM (valid for a maximum of 10 tickets bought before 30 September). — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 27 Aug. 2026 Johnson, who started his Heat career on a two-way deal after going undrafted out of Arizona in 2024, will be eligible to be on the Heat’s active roster a maximum of 50 games during the regular season. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for maximum
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximum
  1. most
  2. utmost
  3. max
  4. ultimate
Adjective
  • The win was a step in the right direction for a lineup that has struggled at the plate for most of the last two months.
    — Katie Woo, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Bryan Danielson was more excited about McGuinness reaching the ropes than most of Wembley Stadium, but Nigel ultimately tapped out.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of most
Adjective
  • Her reputation for excellence and the utmost integrity is well earned.
    — Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
  • And this big step forward in this fix is critical, as these antennae help to connect the space station to Earth, which is of the utmost importance.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of utmost
Noun
  • Just two sprints a day, totaling under 40 seconds, can improve your VO₂ max — a key measure of cardiorespiratory fitness — within two months.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Victor Wembanyama took the 25-percent max, instead of a chance at the 30-percent max he would be entitled to receive, so his Spurs could have more flexibility.
    — Dan Woike, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of max
Adjective
  • Shankara advises that worshipping gods with names and stories through devotional rituals and sacred images (murtis) is an acceptable step for some people on the path toward a more philosophical understanding of an all-pervasive ultimate reality.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Representatives from Fort Worth’s Transportation and Public Works department told a sparse crowd that the hybrid option — returning the street to five lanes south of Allen — was the department’s ultimate recommendation.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026
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