utmost: Meaning and Definition of

ut•most

1. of the greatest or highest degree, quantity, or the like; greatest: of the utmost importance.
2. being at the farthest point or extremity; farthest: the utmost reef of the island.

1. the greatest degree or amount: the utmost that can be said; The hotel provides the utmost in comfort.
2. the most or best of one's abilities, powers, etc.: He did his utmost to finish on time.
3. the extreme limit or extent: His patience was taxed to the utmost.