maximummargin

noun

UK /ˈmæk.sɪ.məm ˈmɑː.dʒɪn/

US /ˈmæk.sɪ.məm ˈmɑːr.dʒɪn/

The biggest gap or space between two things.

The maximummargin between the two lines is easy to see on the chart.

SYNONYMS

largest gap widest space biggest separation greatest distance

RELATED WORDS

margin gap distance separation boundary

OTHER MEANINGS

2. In machine learning, the widest possible space between groups of data that a model tries to create.

The classifier was trained to find the maximummargin between the two classes.

3. The greatest amount of extra room allowed in a design or layout.

The designer set a maximummargin of two inches around the page.

4. The largest permitted difference between two measured values.

The test allows a maximummargin of error of five percent.