- maximum
- max|i|mum1 [ `mæksıməm ] (plural max|i|ma [ `mæksımə ] or max|i|mums) noun count **the largest number, amount, or degree that is allowed or is possible:20 kg of luggage is the maximum we allow on the flight.maximum of: Give yourself a maximum of 15 minutes to read the questions.maximummax|i|mum 2 [ `mæksıməm ] adjective only before noun **the largest in amount, size, or number that is allowed or possible:We want you to get maximum benefit from the treatment.This offense has a maximum penalty of two years' imprisonment.maximummax|i|mum 3 [ `mæksıməm ] adverbup to a particular amount, size, or number but no more:You can invite 25 people maximum.
Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.