maxim - defined
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maxim maxim (plural maxims) ( 1 now rare) A self-evident axiom or premise; a pithy expression of a general principle or rule. 2  A precept; a succinct statement or observation of a rule of conduct or moral teaching.
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- A short, pithy statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct. ‘the maxim that actions speak louder than words’. ‘In retrospect, my conversations reinforced a few very general maxims.’. ‘And the loveable curmudgeon is responsible for most of literature's best quotations, maxims and aphorisms.’.
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maxim No maxim is ever absolute, but all of the principles must be weighed and fitted to the facts of an individual controversy. A rule does not apply when it would produce an unfair result. A party cannot insist that a strict technicality be enforced in his or her favor when it would create an injustice because equity will instead balance the interests of the different parties and the convenience of the public.
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Maxim - Meaning of Maxim Maxim is a variant of the name Maximilian (English and German) in the Czech and French languages. The name Maxima (English and Spanish) is the female form of Maxim. Maxim has 20 variants that are used in English and other languages.Variants used in English include Macimilian, Maksym, Mancho, Maxemilian, Maxemilion, Maxie, Maximilianus, Maximillano, Maximillian, Maximino, Maximus, and Maxymilian.axim has 20 variants that are used in English and other languages. Variants used in English include Macimilian, Maksym, Mancho, Maxemilian, Maxemilion, Maxie, Maximilianus, Maximillano, Maximillian, Maximino, Maximus, and Maxymilian.
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Ignoramus et ignorabimus Ignoramus et ignorabimus. Emil du Bois-Reymond (1818–1896), promulgator of the maxim ignoramus et ignorabimus. The Latin maxim ignoramus et ignorabimus, meaning we do not know and will not know, stood for a position on the limits of scientific knowledge, in the thought of the nineteenth century.
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Goal A goal is an idea of the future or desired result that a person or a group of people envisions, plans and commits to achieve. People endeavor to reach goals within a finite time by setting deadlines. A goal is roughly similar to a purpose or aim, the anticipated result which guides reaction, or an end, which is an object, either a physical object or an abstract object, that has intrinsic value.
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- ‘the maxim that actions speak louder than words’ More example sentences ‘Together, writers associated with raison d'état are seen as providing a set of maxims to leaders on how to conduct their foreign affairs so as to ensure the security of the state.’
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What Is a Maxim? English is full of such contrary proverbs--or, as we prefer to call them, dueling maxims 1  : The bigger the better.  2 Good things come in small packages..  3 What's good for the goose is good for the gander..
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- noun, plural mottoes, mottos. 1. a maxim adopted as an expression of the guiding principle of a person, organization, city, etc. 2. a sentence, phrase, or word expressing the spirit or purpose of a person, organization, city, etc., and often inscribed on a badge, banner, etc.
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maxim This maxim is a restatement of the broad legal principle: Ubi jus, ibi remedium, Where there is a right, there is a remedy. The maxim is applied in equity in an orderly way. It does not mean that anything goes.
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- Compensation reflects your clinical specialty, professional experience, and opportunity location. Other benefits include: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage availability Maxim offers medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees. We also offer voluntary vision, short term disability, and life insurance.
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Plumcreek township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania (PA) detailed profile 97.6% of residents of Plumcreek township speak English at home. 0.5% of residents speak Spanish at home (100% speak English very well). 1.1% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (46% speak English very well, 38% speak English well, 17% speak English not well).
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Maxima and minima In mathematical analysis, the maxima and minima (the respective plurals of maximum and minimum) of a function, known collectively as extrema (the plural of extremum), are the largest and smallest value of the function, either within a given range (the local or relative extrema) or on the entire domain of a function (the global or absolute extrema).
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maxim Definition of maxim. 1  1 : a general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct Mother's favorite maxim was “Don't count your chickens before they hatch.”. 2  2 : a proverbial saying advised her daughter with the maxim “marry in haste, repent at leisure”.
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- B. N (optimums or optima (pl)) [ˈɒptɪmə] the optimum → lo óptimo, lo mejor. they are not functioning at their optimum → no están funcionando lo mejor que pueden, no están funcionando al nivel óptimo. [ˈɒptɪməm] adj [conditions, rate, amount] → optimal(e), optimum.
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- One who is very practical and seemingly stoic but unknown to many outsiders has a very sensitive disposition. Maxims are composed of a rare mixture of professionalism and fratitude, often glorified by their male peer base for outrageous behavior and profound judgments. Maxims are adored by many female admirers due to their great backsides and choice of cologne.
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Meaning of âextremeâ in the English Dictionary extreme noun [ C ] (MATH) › mathematics the first or fourth terms (= numbers or symbols) of a proportion (= a mathematical statement with a comparison of two numbers calculated by division on each side): In the proportion a/b=t/z the terms a and z are the extremes.
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- (făsh`ĭzəm) , totalitarian philosophy of government that glorifies the state and nation and assigns to the state control over every aspect of national life. The name was first used by the party started by Benito Mussolini Mussolini, Benito, 1883–1945, Italian dictator and leader of the Fascist movement.
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Scottish Fold Cat The characteristic folded ears are a result of a dominant gene. The Scottish Fold cat is also known as the Highland Fold, Scottish Fold Longhair and Coupari. Types Of Scottish Fold Cat Breed. Scottish Fold cats can give birth to both kittens with folded ears and with straight ears, forming two separate type, although the ones with straight ears cannot be considered Folds. Physical Attributes of Scottish Fold Cats. The most obvious characteristic of the Scottish Fold Cat is the folded ears. All cats are born with straight ears, but those with fold in their dominant gene will start showing the fold in 21 days. The Scottish Fold cats are medium sized cats. Their bodies, heads, face as well as eyes are rounded. They have medium to short legs. They can be longhaired or shorthaired and can have many different colors and combination of colors. Personality of ...
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Maxim (given name) According to the register of the General Directorate of Moscow, Maxim was the second most popular male name for children born in Moscow.From March 16, 2005 to August 16, 2005, 1,087 boys were named Maxim, behind Alexander at 1,390. The name is derived from the Latin family name Maximus, meaning the greatest.Maxim is also a less well-known surname.rom March 16, 2005 to August 16, 2005, 1,087 boys were named Maxim, behind Alexander at 1,390. The name is derived from the Latin family name Maximus, meaning the greatest. Maxim is also a less well-known surname.
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Maxima and minima So a method of finding a global maximum (or minimum) is to look at all the local maxima (or minima) in the interior, and also look at the maxima (or minima) of the points on the boundary, and take the largest (or smallest) one.
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maxim an expression of a general truth or principle, especially an aphoristic or sententious one: the maxims of La Rochefoucauld. a principle or rule of conduct.
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infinity 1. the state or quality of being infinite. 2. endless time, space, or quantity. 3. an infinitely or indefinitely great number or amount. 4. (General Physics) optics photog a point that is far enough away from a lens, mirror, etc, for the light emitted by it to fall in parallel rays on the surface of the lens, etc.
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goal goal. 1  the result or achievement toward which effort is directed; aim; end. 2  the terminal point in a race. 3  a pole, line, or other marker by which such a point is indicated.
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- 1. a rule or principle for action. 2. a guide or rule for morals; maxim. 3. a direction, esp for a technical operation. 4. (Law) law. a. a writ or warrant. b. a written order to a sheriff to arrange an election, the empanelling of a jury, etc.
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Definitions &Translations A proverb (from Latin: proverbium) is a simple and concrete saying, popularly known and repeated, that expresses a truth based on common sense or experience. They are often metaphorical. A proverb that describes a basic rule of conduct may also be known as a maxim.