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maximum adverb /ˈmæksɪməm/ /ˈmæksɪməm/ jump to other results - used after amounts to show that the amount is the highest possible
- The table has a length of four feet maximum.
opposite minimum
maximum adjective OPAL WOPAL S /ˈmæksɪməm/ /ˈmæksɪməm/ [only before noun] (abbreviation max) jump to other results - as large, fast, etc. as is possible, or the most that is possible or allowed
- the maximum amount/number of something
- Turn it right up to the maximum volume.
- The trains travel at a maximum speed of 100 mph.
- It was the highest maximum temperature ever recorded in the region.
- For maximum effect do the exercises every day.
- The offence carries a maximum prison sentence of ten years.
- a maximum security prison
opposite minimumExtra Examples- It's designed to appeal to the maximum number of people.
- The maximum penalty for cigarette smuggling is five years.
- The building is designed to let in the maximum amount of natural light.
Topics Maths and measurementb2Oxford Collocations DictionaryMaximum is used with these nouns: See full entry Word Originmid 17th cent. (as a noun): from modern Latin, neuter (used as a noun) of the Latin adjective maximus, superlative of magnus ‘great’. The adjectival use dates from the early 19th cent.
maximum noun OPAL WOPAL S /ˈmæksɪməm/ /ˈmæksɪməm/ [usually singular] (plural maxima /ˈmæksɪmə/ /ˈmæksɪmə/ ) (abbreviation max) jump to other results - the greatest amount, size, speed, etc. that is possible, recorded or allowed
- a maximum of 30 children in a class
- The July maximum (= the highest temperature recorded in July) was 30°C.
- What is the absolute maximum you can afford to pay?
- to the maximum The job will require you to use all your skills to the maximum.
- at the maximum a drive of four hours at the maximum
Extra Examples- Do not exceed the recommended maximum of three tablets a day.
- The amount you have to pay will be limited to a maximum of £500.
- You can claim the allowance for a maximum of six months.
- They fined her the maximum possible for the offence.
- He faces a maximum of 25 years in prison.
Topics Maths and measurementb2Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- absolute
- agreed
- recommended
- …
verb + maximumpreposition- above (the) maximum
- below (the) maximum
- at (the) maximum
- …
phrasesSee full entry compare minimumWord Originmid 17th cent. (as a noun): from modern Latin, neuter (used as a noun) of the Latin adjective maximus, superlative of magnus ‘great’. The adjectival use dates from the early 19th cent.
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