upper bound

• Terme mathématique désignant une valeur supérieure ou égale à chaque élément d'un ensemble donné, ou une limite qui ne peut être dépassée dans un contexte particulier.

A mathematical term referring to a value that is greater than or equal to every element in a given set, or a limit that cannot be exceeded in a particular context.

1. Maximum limitB2formal

   The highest possible value or limit that something can reach.

   borne supérieure

   • The upper bound for the budget is $10,000.
   • We need to set an upper bound on the number of participants.
   • The temperature has an upper bound of 40 degrees Celsius.

2. Mathematical conceptC1formal

   In mathematics, a number that is greater than or equal to every element in a set.

   borne supérieure

   • The number 5 is an upper bound for the set {1, 2, 3, 4}.
   • Finding the least upper bound is a key step in analysis.
   • The function has an upper bound of 100.