maximum

5 definitions • 13 examples

being the largest amount or number allowed or possible:

maximum speed/effort/temperature

The bomb was designed to cause the maximum amount of damage.

the largest amount allowed or possible:

The temperature will reach a maximum of 27°C today.

being the largest amount or number allowed or possible:

a maximum penalty/sentence

The stereo was turned up to maximum volume.

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

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.