English · Word Candidate

maximum

/ˈmæksɪməm/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: maxima · maximums

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The highest limit.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Giới hạn cao nhất

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Noun

This is the fundamental principle of good legislation. It is the art of conducting a nation to the maximum of happiness and the minimum of misery

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The greatest value of a set or other mathematical structure, especially the global maximum or a local maximum of a function.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Giá trị lớn nhất của một tập hợp hoặc cấu trúc toán học

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To the highest degree.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đến mức cao nhất

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Adjective

Use the proper dose for the maximum effect.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “maximum” mean?

The highest limit.

Is “maximum” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.