Meaning of the word maximal in English

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maximal

US /ˈmæk.sə.məl/
UK /ˈmæk.sɪ.məl/

Adjective

the greatest or highest possible in amount, degree, or extent

Example:
We need to achieve maximal efficiency in our production process.
The athlete showed maximal effort during the competition.
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