upper limit

• Der höchste mögliche Wert, die höchste zulässige Menge oder das höchste erlaubte Maß, das etwas erreichen kann oder darf.

The maximum possible value, amount, or level that something can reach or be allowed to reach.

1. Maximum allowed valueB2formal

   The highest possible or permissible amount, level, or degree.

   Obergrenze

   • The contract sets an upper limit on the number of hours worked.
   • There is an upper limit to how much you can withdraw from the ATM.
   • The speed limit is the upper limit for driving on this road.

2. Boundary or capB2formal

   A restriction that prevents something from exceeding a certain point.

   Obergrenze

   • The government imposed an upper limit on carbon emissions.
   • The budget has an upper limit of $10,000 for this project.
   • The upper limit for the temperature in the lab is 30 degrees Celsius.