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Maximum for Dummies

noun

pronunciation: 'mæksəməm

What does Maximum really mean?

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Hey there! So, let's talk about the word "maximum." When we say something is at its maximum, we mean that it's at the highest or greatest amount or level possible. It's like saying something is all the way as big or full or high or fast or whatever it can possibly be.

So, for example, if you're filling up a glass of water, and you pour and pour until the water reaches the very top without spilling over, then you've filled it to the maximum. It can't hold any more water without overflowing. Or if you're playing a game and you reach the maximum level, that means you've gotten as far as you possibly can within that game.

In math, the maximum is the largest value in a set of numbers. It's like finding the biggest number in a group of numbers.

So, when we talk about something being at its maximum, we're basically saying it's at its utmost limit or capacity. There's no more room for anything else to be added or for it to grow any bigger or better.

Hope that helps you understand what "maximum" means! It's all about being as big or as much as something can possibly be.

Revised and Fact checked by Isabella Thomas on 2023-12-02 08:05:34

Maximum In a sentece

Learn how to use Maximum inside a sentece

  • The maximum number of students allowed in the class is 30.
  • You need to save up the maximum amount of money possible for your college fund.
  • The temperature outside today is expected to reach the maximum for this time of year.
  • The roller coaster has a maximum height of 100 feet.
  • The car can only carry a maximum of 5 passengers at a time.

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