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Relative Maximum

Relative Maximum, Relative Max
Local Maximum, Local Max

The highest point in a particular section of a graph.

Note: The first derivative test and the second derivative test are common methods used to find maximum values of a function.

 

Graph showing a curve with a labeled "global maximum" (highest peak) and a "local maximum" (smaller peak) on an x-y axis.

 

 

See also

Global maximum, absolute maximum, global minimum, absolute minimum, local minimum, relative minimum, extremum