| maximum | |
| 1. n. The highest limit. | |
| 2. n. (mathematics) The greatest value of a set or other mathematical structure, especially the global maximum or a local maximum of a function. | |
| 3. n. (analysis) An upper bound of a set which is also an element of that set. | |
| 4. n. (statistics) The largest value of a batch or sample or the upper bound of a probability distribution. | |
| 5. n. (colloquial, snooker) A 147 break; the highest possible break. | |
| 6. n. (colloquial, darts) A score of 180 with three darts. | |
| 7. n. (colloquial, cricket) A scoring shot for 6 runs. | |
| 8. adj. To the highest degree. | |
| Use the proper dose for the maximum effect. | |
