Meaning of maximum In English

• 0 being the largest amount or number allowed or possible:

  • maximum speed/effort/temperature

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

• 1 the largest amount allowed or possible:

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

• 2 being the largest amount or number allowed or possible:

  • a maximum penalty/sentence

  • The stereo was turned up to maximum volume.

• 3 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

• 4 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.