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maximum
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maximum is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, maximum is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofmaximum
1noun
- The highest limit
- The greatest value of a set or other mathematical structure, especially the global maximum or a local maximum of a function
- An upper bound of a set which is also an element of that set
- The largest value of a batch or sample or the upper bound of a probability distribution
- A 147 break; the highest possible break
- A score of 180 with three darts
- A scoring shot for 6 runs
1adjective
- To the highest degree.
Synonyms: maximal
Example: "Use the proper dose for the maximum effect."
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