maximum
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2.1
- noun
- /ˈmæksɪməm/
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máximo
- My advice please, is to just keep the maximum number of doors open.
- minimum and maximum
- reach a maximum
- maximum of 10
So you have a maximum of five takes, you know.
- So you have a maximum of five takes, you know.
- But if you should be suspended for a maximum of one week, right?
- I go on stage, they have a five word maximum for speeches.
- This is the maximum that the speaker goes.
Examples
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I would say 15 minutes maximum.
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The students had a maximum of 2.5 hours to complete the test.
Academic text (2012) -
That one is with a maximum of two people.
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So you have a maximum of five takes, you know.
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So you have a maximum of five takes, you know?
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In total, you will have a maximum of three votes.
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A maximum of 10 points each for individual style, deportment, rhythm and general appearance.
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The model indicates that both sexes reach the maximum in delinquency at the same age.
Academic text (2008) -
The mean ICS score (out of a maximum of 5) across all children was 4.4.
Academic text (2015) -
The competition allows each participant a maximum of three attempts to score points.
Synonyms
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1.0
The greatest amount or number allowed
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4.2
The farthest point or highest level of something
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3.7
An upper limit on the amount or number allowed
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4.3
The highest possible amount or level
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3.2
The highest allowed amount or value of something
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
A plant that lives for many years and has large white daisy-like flowers
- Specialized
A plant that lives for many years and has white daisy-like flowers that bloom in summer
- Specialized
A thermometer that records the highest and lowest temperatures over time
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Etymology
Maximum comes from the Latin word maximus, which means 'greatest'. Think of the short form max, so maximum is the 'greatest' amount or value possible.