maximum
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5.5
- noun
- /ˈmæksɪməm/
- Specialized
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máximo
- At that moment, the temperature recorded its maximum value for the year.
- reaches maximum
- solar maximum
- glacial maximum
All of these things are basically ways to push you out of these local maxima.
- All of these things are basically ways to push you out of these local maxima.
Examples
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So this represents a local maximum, and this represents a local minimum.
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At solar maximum, the Earth's atmosphere expands a few kilometers, increasing the drag on satellites.
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So we can say here is a maximum point that you hit.
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To the right of the curve's maximum, the situation changes.
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From an evolutionary perspective, the maximum is exactly what most populations are seeking to reach.
Academic text (2006) -
The number of direct and indirect accessible paths to the global maximum has been studied for different fitness landscape models.
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Because the amount of solar ultraviolet is greater at solar maximum, the atmosphere gets hotter and expands.
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The scientist identified the maximum point on the graph where the curve peaked.
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The team aimed to achieve the maximum efficiency in their new design.
Synonyms
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4.3
The highest possible amount or level
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3.7
The top level that something reaches
A value where a math function reaches its highest point
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
A plant that lives for many years and has large white daisy-like flowers
- Specialized
A plant that lives for many years and has white daisy-like flowers that bloom in summer
- Specialized
A thermometer that records the highest and lowest temperatures over time
How High
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Surface Forms
Etymology
Maximum comes from the Latin word maximus, which means 'greatest'. In math this keeps the same image: a maximum on a curve is the 'highest' value in that area.