Definition: 1. The largest possible quantity. 2. The greatest possible degree. 3. The point on a curve where the tangent changes from positive on the left to negative on the right. 4. The greatest or most complete or best possible.
Use 'maximum' in a sentence:
1. Under planning law the maximum height for a fence or hedge is 2 metres.
2. The level of formaldehyde gas in her kitchen was twice the maximum allowed by federal standards for chemical workers.
3. Even the kind of stability defined as simple lack of change is not always associated with maximum diversity.
4. The July maximum was 30 ˚ C.
5. Both face maximum forfeitures of about $1.2 million.
6. For maximum benefit, use your treatment every day.
7. When making travel plans, work out the maximum amount you can afford to spend.
8. The driver declared guilty may be fined a maximum of HK $25,000.
9. The camera has a 32mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/ 4.5 and a fixed shutter speed of 1/ 100sec.
10. To minimize collateral damage maximum precision in bombing was required.
11. The maximum penalty is up to 7 years imprisonment or an unlimited fine.
12. He is able to comprehend the material with a minimum of effort and a maximum of interest.
13. They found the east side of the pyramid to be a maximum of 5.55 inches shorter than the west side.
14. They found the east side of the pyramid to be a maximum of 5.5 inches shorter than the west side.
15. £ 5,000 was a considerable sum in those days and particularly when set against the maximum wage.
16. I need the maximum amount of information you can give me.
17. If it is waiting indefinitely, then it is set to the maximum timeout value at runtime.
18. The offences carry a maximum sentence of 10 years.
19. Under planning law the maximum height for a fence or hedge is 6 feet.
20. You have to develop your capabilities to the maximum.
21. China headed the table with maximum points.
22. This strategy of direct access to a maximum number of ecological zones by a single group is called vertical economy.
23. Cars are for getting people from A to B in maximum safety.
24. What is the maximum number of books current students can borrow?
25. The rebels tunnelled out of a maximum security jail.
26. The French, I believe, restrict Japanese imports to a maximum of 3 per cent of their market.
27. Both face maximum forfeitures of about$ 1.2 million.
28. You only get the maximum benefit if you implement all of them because their power comes from their interaction.
29. We need an extra 6g a day maximum.
30. The volunteer work will require you to use all your skills to the maximum.
31. The maximum number of marks for the subject is 100.
32. They should attend their classes to receive the maximum benefit.
33. When a surface is perpendicular to the rays, their intensity is at its maximum.
34. The car has a maximum speed of 120 kilometres an hour.
35. To minimize collateral damage, maximum precision in bombing was required.
36. How do you know the minimum and maximum values allowed for a region?
37. What is the absolute maximum you can afford to pay?
38. Reaching a maximum height of 56cm the pygmy goat is essentially a pet.
39. The amount of alcohol in his blood was triple the legal maximum.
40. It was achieved with minimum fuss and maximum efficiency.
41. Defrost the fridge regularly so that it works at maximum efficiency.
42. Should load exceed the capacity of the system, messages will queue up irrespective of the maximum messages value.
43. Dry curly hair naturally for maximum curl and shine.
44. The author extracts the maximum from every carefully-crafted scene in this witty tale.
45. He sought to extract the maximum political advantage from the cut in interest rates.
46. Assault carries a maximum penalty of seven years' imprisonment.
47. Make maximum use of the whole fruit, including the pulp which is high in fibre.
48. For maximum effect do the exercises every day.
49. The job will require you to use all your skills to the maximum.
50. We need an extra 6 grams a day maximum.
51. We want the maximum number of people to attend to help us cover our costs.
