maximum
US /ˈmæksəməm/
noun, adjective Core · B1 Kinh doanh chung
Definition
the largest possible quantity
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
The elevator has a maximum capacity of ten people.
Word Family
Synonyms
- peakthe most extreme possible amount or value
- upper limithaving a meaning similar to maximum
- topthe upper part of anything
Collocations
- Easy maximum speeddescribing maximum speed (the largest possible quantity)
- Medium maximum capacity of venuedescribing maximum capacity of venue (the largest possible quantity)
- Hard maximum allowable deduction under tax codedescribing maximum allowable deduction under tax code (the largest possible quantity)
- Very Hard operate at maximum efficiency with zero wasteto operate at maximum efficiency with zero waste, meaning to direct or control; projects, businesses, etc
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