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Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th
maximum
max·imum AW [maximum maxima maximums] adjective, noun BrE [ˈmæksɪməm] NAmE [ˈmæksɪməm]
adjective only before noun (abbr.max)
as large, fast, etc. as is possible, or the most that is possible or allowed
•the maximum speed/temperature/volume
•For maximum effect do the exercises every day.
•a maximum security prison
• The offence carries a maximum prison sentence of ten years.
compare ↑minimum
Word Origin:
mid 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.
Thesaurus:
maximum adj.
•For maximum effect, do the exercises every day.
utmost • • supreme • • extreme • • intense •
Opp: minimum
maximum/the utmost/supreme/extreme importance
maximum/the utmost/extreme care/difficulty
maximum/extreme/intense pleasure/enjoyment
Example Bank:
•Turn it right up to the maximum volume.
noun usually singular (pl. max·imaBrE [ˈmæksɪmə] ; NAmE [ˈmæksɪmə] )(abbr.max)
the greatest amount, size, speed, etc. that is possible, recorded or allowed
•a maximum of 30 children in a class
• The job will require you to use all your skills to the maximum.
• The July maximum (= the highest temperature recorded in July) was 30°C.
•What is the absolute maximum you can afford to pay?
Word Origin:
mid 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.
Example Bank:
•Do not exceed the recommended maximum of three tablets a day.
•Everyone should contribute the maximum possible.
•He is using his talents to the maximum.
•In the exam, allow yourself a maximum of 30 minutes per question.
•The amount you have to pay will be limited to a maximum of £500.
•The temperature reached a maximum of 35°C yesterday.
•They fined her the maximum possible for the offence.
•You can claim the allowance for a maximum of six months.
•a drive of four hours at the maximum
•the maximum permitted speeds
compare ↑minimum
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