CARD 1 OF 1 Which word fits this meaning?A concise statement of a general rule or principle.nounReveal word and examplesmaximThe carpenter's favorite maxim was to measure before cutting.Dictionary practice example.The essay tested the maxim against several counterexamples.From Vocabulary Studio 42: Maxim to misanthrope.Full dictionary entryHow did you do before revealing the answer?Needs another lookI remembered itReveal the answer first, then make a self-check. Another word may fit the definition; compare with the target word. This is separate from scored quiz accuracy.