A global maximum, also known as an absolute maximum, the largest overall value of a set, function, etc., over its entire range. It is impossible to construct an algorithm that will find a global maximum for an arbitrary function.

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Weisstein, Eric W. "Global Maximum." From MathWorld--A Wolfram Resource. https://mathworld.wolfram.com/GlobalMaximum.html

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