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maxima

/ˈmæksɪmə/ /ˈmæksɪmʌ/

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noun

A music note equal to two (or sometimes three) longæ; in modern notation, this is typically equivalent to eight semibreves.

Examples :

"In early music notation, a maxima was a very long note, holding the sound equivalent to eight modern whole notes. "

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noun

The highest limit

Examples :

""During summer, the temperature maxima are often above 30 degrees Celsius." "

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

Examples :

""The rollercoaster's track includes several hills, but the maxima are the two highest points where you feel weightless before plunging down." "

math number statistics value function

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noun

An upper bound of a set which is also an element of that set

Examples :

"In the set of test scores {60, 75, 80, 80, 90}, the value 90 is one of the maxima. "

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The largest value of a batch or sample or the upper bound of a probability distribution

Examples :

"**The teacher pointed out the maxima of student test scores on a graph, showing the highest scores achieved.** "

math statistics number value

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A 147 break; the highest possible break

Examples :

"The snooker player achieved a maxima of 147 points in the final game. "

sport achievement

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A score of 180 with three darts

Examples :

"In darts, a single throw can achieve a maxima, scoring 180 points. "

sport game achievement

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A scoring shot for 6 runs

Examples :

"The batter celebrated after hitting two maxima in a row, securing the win for his team. "

sport game achievement