The highest limit. / (mathematics) The greatest value of a set or other mathematical structure, especially the global maximum or a local maximum of a function.

To the highest degree.

plural of maximum

(mathematics) A maximum within a restricted domain, especially a point on a function whose value is greater than the values of all other points near it.

A state-enforced limit on how much an individual can earn.

(snooker) The highest score possible in one visit to the table in a frame of snooker, by potting all fifteen reds with fifteen blacks and the six colours in order.

plural of maximum break

(of a prison) Having a high level of security, designed to house the most dangerous of prisoners.

a prison with more restrictions designed to hold the most dangerous criminals of society; supermax.

The part of the sun's 11-year cycle during which the number of sunspots and solar flares is at a maximum.