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• Describe la mayor cantidad, tamaño o grado posible de algo; lo más grande o extremo dentro de un límite.

Describes the greatest possible amount, size, or degree of something.

1. Greatest possibleB1formal

   Being the largest or highest possible in amount, size, or degree.

   máximo posible

   • The maximum speed limit on this road is 60 miles per hour.
   • We need to achieve maximum efficiency in our production.
   • The maximum capacity of the hall is 500 people.

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2. Utmost or extremeB2formal

   Reaching the highest level or degree.

   Máximo

   • She put in maximum effort to win the competition.
   • The project requires maximum concentration from the team.
   • He showed maximum respect for his elders.

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• Sustantivo que designa la mayor cantidad, tamaño, grado o valor posible que algo puede alcanzar o al que puede estar limitado; también el punto más alto de una escala o proceso.

A noun referring to the greatest possible amount, size, or degree that something can reach or be allowed to reach.

1. Greatest possible amountB1formal

   The highest amount, value, or degree that is possible or allowed.

   Cantidad máxima posible

   • The maximum for this exam is 100 points.
   • The temperature reached a maximum of 35 degrees today.
   • We need to stay within the maximum budget allowed.

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2. Upper limitB1formal

   The largest number or quantity that something can reach.

   límite superior

   • The speed limit is the maximum you can drive on this road.
   • The maximum capacity of the hall is 500 people.
   • He pushed the engine to its maximum.

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