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maximum
adjectives
an absolute maximum
• Entries are limited to an absolute maximum of 100 words.
the statutory/legal maximum
(= one set by law )
• The legal maximum for election contributions was $1,000.
the agreed/stipulated/recommended maximum
(= one that is agreed between people )
• A pregnant woman should drink no more than the recommended maximum of 4 units per week.
verbs
have a maximum
• Each submarine will have a maximum of 128 warheads.
reach a maximum
• These sheep reach a maximum of 70 kg at adulthood.
exceed a maximum
• The fine must not exceed the statutory maximum.
limit/restrict to a maximum
• The amount you will have to pay is limited to 10% of the total.
allow a maximum
• To lose weight, allow yourself only 1,500 calories per day.
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noun ADJ. absolute | agreed, recommended Do not exceed the recommended maximum of three tablets a day. | legal, statutory VERB + MAXIMUM reach, rise to The temperature reached a maximum of 35°C yesterday. | exceed | allow (sb/sth), permit (sb/sth) In the exam, allow yourself a maximum of 30 minutes per question. the maximum permitted speeds | limit sth to, restrict sth to The amount you have to pay will be limited to a maximum of £500. PREP. above (the) ~, at (the) ~ a journey of four hours at the maximum | below (the) ~, to (the) ~ He is using his talents to the maximum. | (up) to a/the ~ | ~ of You can claim the allowance for a maximum of six months. PHRASES maximum possible They fined her the maximum possible for the offence.
Oxford Collocations Dictionary