As a Noun: 1. The largest amount or number of something that is possible or allowed. English = maximum, limit, upper limit. 2. The distance something goes up into the air. English = height. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To be the largest amount, size or number of something that is possible or allowed. English = (be) maximum, (be) greatest, (be) largest. 2. Of something that can increase (the amount, size or number of something), to be prevented from getting any bigger by reaching an upper limit or biggest possible size. English = (be) limited, (be) restricted.