maximum
gb/mˈæksəməm/ us/mˈæksəməm/
A2
Anglais
~ 2600
Sens
0 sens
Nom
A2
entity
1
greatest possible amount or level
The biggest amount or level that is possible or allowed.
Schéma d’usage :
the maximum [amount/number/level] of [something]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'maximum' with 'optimum'. 'Maximum' means the greatest possible, while 'optimum' means the best for a situation, which may be less than the maximum.
Synonymes
limit (Refers generally to a point beyond which something cannot go; not always the highest possible.)
|
peak (Often used for the highest point in time, performance, or condition.)
Antonymes
minimum (Refers to the smallest possible amount or level, the opposite of maximum.)
Collocations
maximum speed
|maximum capacity
|maximum temperature
|maximum effort
|maximum penalty
Thèmes
measurement
|limits
|mathematics
|core_vocabulary
|education
Exemples
- The maximum speed on this road is 50 miles per hour.
- We reached the maximum capacity of the hall.
- The machine can run at a maximum temperature of 200 degrees.
- She gave the project her maximum effort.
- The judge imposed the maximum penalty allowed by law.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The maximum age for this job is 40.
- This car has a maximum speed of 200 km/h.
- The bag can hold a maximum of 10 kilos.
- The maximum time for the test is two hours.
- We filled the room to its maximum capacity.
adjective
A2
property
2
greatest possible in amount or degree
The biggest possible in size, number, or level.
Schéma d’usage :
the maximum [adjective/noun]
Synonymes
greatest (General term for highest in number, amount, or degree; less technical than 'maximum'.)
|
utmost (Often emphasizes effort or extent rather than measurable limit.)
Antonymes
minimum (Smallest possible in amount or degree.)
Collocations
maximum weight
|maximum height
|maximum output
|maximum volume
Thèmes
measurement
|limits
|core_vocabulary
|education
Exemples
- The maximum allowable weight is 20 kilograms.
- We need to use maximum force to lift it.
- This ticket gives you maximum access to all areas.
- He made maximum use of his time.
- The store operates at maximum efficiency during the holidays.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The maximum price is $50.
- This rope can hold the maximum weight of 100 kg.
- We need maximum light for the photo.
- The maximum number of students is 30.
- I want maximum comfort in my new chair.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
maximum
API
GB/mˈæksəməm/
US/mˈæksəməm/
Syllabes et accentuation
max - im - um (3 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (max)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: maximum
Noun
- Base: maximum
- Plural: maxima, maximums
Famille de mots
Expressions
at maximum capacity
1/ˈæt mˈæksəməm kəpˈæsɪti/
fixed phrase
operating at full allowed amount
Working with as much as it can hold or handle.
Exemples
- The stadium was at maximum capacity during the concert.
- Our servers are running at maximum capacity today.
maximum effort
1/mˈæksəməm ˈɛfɚt/
fixed phrase
greatest possible attempt or energy
Trying as hard as you can.
Exemples
- You must put in maximum effort to succeed.
- The team gave maximum effort to win the championship.
to the maximum
1/tə ðə mˈæksəməm/
fixed phrase
as much as possible
As much as something can be done or used.
Exemples
- She pushed herself to the maximum to win the race.
- Use your imagination to the maximum when designing your project.