apex

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the highest point or top of a shape or object:

apex of the apex of a triangle/pyramid

the highest point or most successful part of something:

apex of He reached the apex of his career during that period.

the pointed end of an organ:

A chest x-ray showed an abnormality in the left lung apex.

in the highest and most powerful position within a structure consisting of similar organizations that are all linked but have different levels of power:

The apex court struck down the government's decision.

The activities of microfinance institutions must be effectively supervised by the apex bank (= the bank that lends money to other banks, who lend it to organizations, or people).

Central banks are apex financial institutions.

abbreviation for Advance Purchase Excursion: a system of cheap travel tickets that must be bought a particular number of days before travelling:

an Apex fare

the highest point or top of something:

the apex of a pyramid

He reached the apex of his career during that period.

a train or plane ticket that is cheaper than the usual price because you buy it several days or weeks before you travel:

First Great Western's cheapest fare, an Apex, must be booked at least a week before travel.

an Apex ticket/fare