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.

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

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