maximum

/ˈmæksɪməm/
adjective
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Definition

1

The largest or greatest amount or degree of something that is possible or allowed

The hotel has a maximum capacity of 500 guests for the wedding reception.

2

The highest or most extreme point or level of something

The athlete trained to reach her maximum speed during the sprint.

Synonyms

highestOften used to describe a point or level that is the most extreme greatestCan imply a sense of importance or significance in addition to size or degree utmostFormal and less common, but can add emphasis to the idea of something being the maximum

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