1. The greatest possible quantity or degree. 2. The greatest quantity or degree reached or recorded; the upper limit of variation. 3. The time or period during which the highest point or degree is attained. 4. An upper limit permitted by law or other authority. 5. The moment when a variable star is most brilliant. 6. The magnitude of the star at such a moment. 7. The greatest value assumed by a function over a given interval. 8. The largest number in a set. 9. maximum temperature. 10. a maximum number in a series.
