maximum duration
collocation in Englishmeaningsofmaximumandduration
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maximum
adjective
uk/ˈmæk.sɪ.məm/us/ˈmæk.sə.məm/
being the largest amount or number allowed ...
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duration
noun[U]
uk/dʒʊəˈreɪ.ʃən/us/duːˈreɪ.ʃən/
the length of time that ...
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(Definition ofmaximumanddurationfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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Themaximumdurationof the simulation was 20 years from initial diagnosis.
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Besides, the use of fixed term work contracts was further liberalised by extending theirmaximumdurationto 24 months.
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Where rainfall and temperature are adequate, sowing date sets themaximumdurationfor pod production.
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The committee decided that it was appropriate to set amaximumdurationfor such studies, but the maximum is to be determined on a case-by-case basis.
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These appointments will be for amaximumdurationof two to three years.
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I would emphasise that this ismaximumduration.
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We think thatmaximumdurationis something which should be combined with the other proposals.
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All the consultants who were invited to submit tenders were able to comply with themaximumdurationspecified.
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I judge that the two-monthmaximumdurationis adequate protection there.
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Each contains a provision limiting themaximumdurationof the amnesty period under a decommissioning scheme.
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They either define objective reasons or amaximumduration, or the maximum number of extensions is defined.
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We can give further consideration to themaximumdurationof the period of assistance, which was stated as three years in the original proposal.
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Clause 4 provides for themaximumdurationof compulsory rights orders to be increased to 20 years.
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In deciding what would be themaximumdurationfor which licences can be issued, it is necessary to balance two conflicting considerations.
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We said we must have a fixed period ofmaximumduration.
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Themaximumdurationof such an order is, initially, six months, but this can be extended, if necessary.
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We do not have amaximumdurationof working time per week, which attacks the liberty of the individual and the freedom of contract.
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Themaximumdurationis 12 months and the average is 30 weeks.
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Firstly, themaximumdurationof the exemption for research and development agreements should be extended beyond the current limit of five years.
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