Look up: Maximum

1. Maximum
   The value of a stimulus above which no response occurs.
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2. maximum
   [Noun] The most possible.
   Example: The maximum weight in the lift is 15 people.
   See also: middle
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3. maximum
   [n] - the largest possible quantity 2. [n] - the point on a curve where the tangent changes from positive on the left to negative on the right
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4. Maximum
   In a sample of data, the largest observation. See also: Maxima, Minima, Minimum.
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5. maximum
   the maximum speed at which the spot can travel on the screen while a required level of resolution is maintained Category: Electrical engineering and energy • the greatest possible quantity, degree, or number. Category: Language and literature
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6. maximum
   Definition (advanced level) A point where a function has its largest value. <br /> A local maximum may not be the largest value overall, but is larger than the neighbouring values.<br /> For a function of one variable, it is a stationary point where the second derivative is negative (this is a sufficient condition but is not necessary: …
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7. maximum
   Definition (keystage 2) The largest possible value of something.
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8. Maximum
   Max"i·mum noun ; plural Maxima . [ Latin , neut. from maximus the greatest. See Maxim .] The greatest quantity or value attainable in a given case; or, the greatest value attained by a quantity which first increases and then begins to decrease; the highest point or degree; -- opposed to minimum . « Good legislation is the art of conducting a nation to the …
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9. Maximum
   Max"i·mum adjective Greatest in quantity or highest in degree attainable or attained; as, a maximum consumption of fuel; maximum pressure; maximum heat.
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10. maximum
    1. The greatest possible or actual effect or quantity. ... 2. The acme of a disease or process. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
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11. maximum
    noun the point on a curve where the tangent changes from positive on the left to negative on the right
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12. maximum
    upper limit noun the largest possible quantity
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13. maximum
    (mak´sĭ-mәm) the greatest quantity, effect, or value possible or achieved under given circumstances. adj., max´imal., adj. transport maximum , tubular maximumTm the highest rate in milligrams per minute at which the renal tubules can transfer a substan...
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14. Maximum
    • (n.) The greatest quantity or value attainable in a given case; or, the greatest value attained by a quantity which first increases and then begins to decrease; the highest point or degree; -- opposed to minimum. • (a.) Greatest in quantity or highest in degree attainable or attained; as, a maximum consumption of fuel; maximum pressure;...
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15. maximum
    (from the article `analysis`) The graphical interpretation suggests a number of useful problem-solving techniques. An example is finding the maximum value of a continuously ... in calculus, any point at which the value of a function is largest (a maximum) or smallest (a minimum). There are both absolute and relative (or ... ...findi...
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16. maximum
    (L. 'greatest') 1. the greatest possible or actual effect or quantity. 2. the acme of a disease or process.
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17. maximum
    The greatest amount, value, or degree attained or attainable. [L. neuter of maximus, greatest]
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18. maximum
    
    1. the largest possible quantity
    2. the greatest possible degree
    3. the point on a curve where the tangent changes from positive on the left to negative on the right
    
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19. MAXIMUM
    The greatest value attained by a function, for example, temperature, pressure, or wind speed. The opposite of minimum.
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