Definition of "maximum"

The highest limit.  quotations  examples

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

(mathematical analysis) An upper bound of a set which is also an element of that set.  examples

(statistics) The largest value of a batch or sample or the upper bound of a probability distribution.  examples

(snooker) A 147 break; the highest possible break.  examples

(colloquial, darts) A score of 180 with three darts.  examples

(colloquial, cricket) A scoring shot for 6 runs.  examples

(colloquial) maximum security  quotations  examples

To the highest degree.  examples