maximum

/ˈmæksɪməm/

Definitions

1. noun

the largest or highest amount or degree of something

“The maximum speed limit on this highway is 65 miles per hour.”

2. adjective

being the largest or highest amount or degree of something

“This is the maximum temperature recorded in that region.”

3. verb

to bring to the highest or maximum point or degree of something

“The new policy will maximize the profits of the company.”

Synonyms

  • extremity
  • limit
  • optimum

Antonyms

  • least
  • minimum