maximum
noun
the greatest quantity or amount possible, assignable, allowable, etc.
maximums
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pluralof maximum.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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But the world number 14 overpowered his loftier opponent with a barrage of 180s, hitting 11 maximums, compared to Welshman Price's five, to finish a deserved winner.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
Buttler won it in the following over, clubbing 18 from four Malinga deliveries, with two maximums hammered over the leg side.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
Medicare Advantage’s benefits can include no monthly premiums, out-of-pocket maximums, dental and vision coverage and gym memberships.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
The maximums typically rise each year with inflation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
The weather report was routine—even boring—with details about air pressure, wind speeds, and temperature maximums and minimums.
From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow
