maximum

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈmæksɪməm/

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• Hyphenation: max‧i‧mum

Noun

Singular maximum

Plural maximums

1. A maximum is the largest or highest value or amount.
   • Antonym: minimum

   The maximum number of people we can accept is 25.

   They pay $50 a day up to a maximum of $300 per week.