noun
- the greatest amount, quantity, or degree possible or attained
adjective
- being the greatest in amount, quantity, or degree possible
Examples
- The maximum speed limit on this highway is 65 mph.
- She scored the maximum points possible on the test.
- The elevator has a maximum capacity of 10 people.
- What’s the maximum amount I can withdraw from the ATM?
- The temperature reached a maximum of 95 degrees today.
- Please keep noise to a maximum of 30 decibels after 10 PM.
- The maximum penalty for this offense is a $500 fine.