as in maximum
being the highest possible
The group wanted their performance to have the maximal amount of impact.
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The program also increased maximal oxygen consumption (VO2 max), a fitness level marker.
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Kristin Canning, Health, 22 Sep. 2024
All of this suggests that China has not yet reached its position of maximal military advantage vis-à-vis the United States.
—Oriana Skylar Mastro, Foreign Affairs, 22 Aug. 2022
This is where the heart rate is under 70% to 75% of your maximal heart rate.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 26 July 2024
The maximal value of the indefinite delivery contract is $1.04 million over an up to five-year performance term.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 July 2024
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Kristin Canning, Health, 22 Sep. 2024
All of this suggests that China has not yet reached its position of maximal military advantage vis-à-vis the United States.
—Oriana Skylar Mastro, Foreign Affairs, 22 Aug. 2022
This is where the heart rate is under 70% to 75% of your maximal heart rate.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 26 July 2024
The maximal value of the indefinite delivery contract is $1.04 million over an up to five-year performance term.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 July 2024
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“Maximal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximal. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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