maximum

/ˈmæksɪməm/ noun [C, usually singular] (plural maximums, maxima) (abbreviation max)

Definition

› 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.

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(Definition of maximum noun from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)