Meaning & Definition of Maximum in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: The largest quantity or degree that is possible or allowable.

  Example Sentence: The maximum number of passengers allowed on the bus is 50.

• Definition: The highest point or level.

  Example Sentence: His performance reached its maximum at the championship.

Etymology

Origin: Latin 'maximum', from 'magnus', meaning 'great'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• at maximum capacity: At the largest possible amount.
• maximum security: A high level of security measures.
• maximum benefit: The greatest advantage or positive outcome.

Translations

• Spanish: máximo

• French: maximum

• German: Maximum

• Russian: максимум

Related Words

• maximal: Relating to the maximum.

• maximize: To make as large or great as possible.

Slang Meanings of maximum

• Meaning: Going all out or reaching the upper limit.

  Example Sentence: We pushed it to the max on that road trip.

• Meaning: To fully utilize or exhaust an opportunity.

  Example Sentence: I’m maxing out my savings for this investment.