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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
On October 16, Congress promulgated a constitutional amendment ending Brazil’s traditional six-day workweek, gradually reducing the maximum workweek without cutting pay. — Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026 And with just days to go before this vote, Brazil’s Senate approved rules backed by Lula's administration to reduce the maximum workweek from 44 to 40 hours while enshrining two rest days without a salary cut. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Noun
On Wednesday, Olivier was fined $5,000, the maximum allowed under the collective bargaining agreement. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 The offense carries a mandatory minimum term of five years in federal prison and a maximum of 20 years. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for maximum
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximum
  1. most
  2. utmost
  3. max
  4. ultimate
Adjective
  • This seems like a perfectly reasonable debate/dialogue/deliberation to have without everybody--well, most bodies--running for the exits.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Unlike most New York governors, Hochul is not from New York City or its suburbs, but hails from the Buffalo area -- a more than six-hour drive away.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of most
Adjective
  • Cohen said taking the American atelier’s techniques and pushing them forward was of the utmost importance, also seen through a great selection of sculptural leather layers.
    — Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • For children who have survived one of the most brutal wars imaginable, choosing an appropriate film is of the utmost importance.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of utmost
Noun
  • The ride is 5,321 feet long with a 300-foot drop and a max speed of 91 miles per hour, the park says.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • For example, the most popular plan has been covering catastrophic care like cancer treatment with a $3,800 out-of-pocket max.
    — Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of max
Adjective
  • Although the jury concluded that Meta had over 43 million violations of the state's unfair practices act, with each transgression carrying a civil penalty as high as $5,000, a New Mexico judge was responsible for determining the ultimate fine.
    — Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Some creators recommend the bag, positioning it as the ultimate back-to-school design.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
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