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10 Language-to-English DictionariesMaximum Effort
/ˈmæksɪməm ˈɛfərt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The greatest possible effort or exertion that one can give in a particular task or activity.
"He gave maximum effort during the marathon, pushing himself to the limit." - 2
A phrase often used to describe a commitment to achieving the best possible outcome.
"In her training, she always emphasizes the importance of maximum effort to reach one's goals."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'maximum effort' combines the Latin root 'maximum', meaning 'greatest', with the Old French 'effort', derived from the Latin 'effortus', meaning 'exertion'. The phrase evolved in English to denote the highest level of exertion or commitment in various contexts, particularly in sports and personal development.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Maximum Effort" is said worldwide
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effort maximal
Transliteration: ef-fort mak-si-mal
"Il a fourni un effort maximal lors de la course."
maximale Anstrengung
Transliteration: mak-si-ma-le an-stren-gung
"Er gab maximale Anstrengung während des Marathons."
massimo sforzo
Transliteration: mas-si-mo sfor-zo
"Ha dato il massimo sforzo durante la corsa."
máximo esfuerzo
Transliteration: má-xi-mo es-fuer-zo
"Él dio el máximo esfuerzo en la maratón."
esforço máximo
Transliteration: es-for-ço má-xi-mo
"Ele deu o esforço máximo durante a maratona."
अधिकतम प्रयास
Transliteration: adhiktam prayas
"उसने दौड़ के दौरान अधिकतम प्रयास किया।"
最大努力
Transliteration: zuìdà nǔlì
"他在马拉松中付出了最大努力。"
최대 노력
Transliteration: choedae noryeok
"그는 마라톤에서 최대 노력을 기울였다."
最大限の努力
Transliteration: saidai gen no doryoku
"彼はマラソンで最大限の努力をしました。"
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