maximum
adjective [ before noun ]
uk/ˈmæksɪməm/ us( abbreviation max)being the largest amount or number allowed or possible:
maximum cost/fee/charge This puts the total maximum cost of the computer at £750.
maximum rate/level/speed The maximum rate of interest on loans is 1% a month.
maximum number/amount The maximum number of people we can accommodate is 250.
the maximum fine/sentence/penalty
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maximum
noun [ C, usually singular ]
uk/ˈmæksɪməm/ usplural maximums | maxima ( abbreviation max)the largest amount allowed or possible:
a maximum of $100/10%/50 people, etc. The pensioners were told their income would be cut by a maximum of 20%.
There are a range of tariffs with the minimum being 5% and the maximum 70%.
the maximum allowed/permitted He had given a $10,000 cash contribution - the maximum allowed by law.
Your expenses will be paid up to a reasonable maximum.
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