utmost
Americanadjective
noun
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Also the greatest degree or amount.
the utmost that can be said;
The hotel provides the utmost in comfort.
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the most or best of one's abilities, powers, etc..
He did his utmost to finish on time.
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the extreme limit or extent.
His patience was taxed to the utmost.
adjective
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of the greatest possible degree or amount
the utmost degree
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at the furthest limit
the utmost town on the peninsula
noun
Etymology
Origin of utmost
First recorded before 900; Middle English utmest, Old English ūtemest; equivalent to out + -most
Example Sentences
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“The stability of the region is of the utmost importance,” she told reporters at a press conference alongside Swiss President Guy Parmelin, as the two sides signed a package of economic agreements.
I have the utmost respect for him, for his family and everything.
From Los Angeles Times
But it was only in 1818, after excavations carried out in utmost secrecy, that his tomb was rediscovered.
From Barron's
“We are committed to treating impacted employees with the utmost care.”
From Los Angeles Times
It said searches were only carried out when there was "a clear and reasonable concern that a young person may be in possession of a weapon" and conducted "with the utmost care and respect".
From BBC
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