global maximum

English

Noun

global maximum (plural global maximums or global maxima)

1. (mathematics) An element in a function's domain where the function assumes its highest value.

   ${\displaystyle x\mapsto -(x^{2}-4)^{2}}$ has its global maxima at ${\displaystyle -2}$ and ${\displaystyle 2}$.

Related terms

• global minimum
• local maximum

Translations

Translations

Asturian: máximu global m Catalan: màxim global m Finnish: globaali maksimi French: maximum global m (plural maxima globaux m or maximums globaux m) Galician: máximo global m German: globales Maximum n Italian: massimo globale m Polish: maksymalna wartość funkcji f Portuguese: máximo global m Romanian: maxim global n Spanish: máximo global m