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# maximumRefreshInterval

The largest refresh interval that the screen supports.

```
var maximumRefreshInterval: TimeInterval { get }
```

## Discussion

This interval represents the maximum amount of time (in seconds) your app has to generate new frames. It corresponds to the lowest refresh rate of the display.

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