maximum limit
collocation in Englishmeaningsofmaximumandlimit
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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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limit
noun
uk/ˈlɪm.ɪt/us/ˈlɪm.ɪt/
the greatest amount, number, or level of something that is either possible ...
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(Definition ofmaximumandlimitfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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There is amaximumlimitof 16.
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There should always be amaximumlimit.
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We have a similar proposal as to themaximumlimit.
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That is why it must be themaximumlimit.
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We welcome the concept of amaximumlimit.
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We should like to have seen a highermaximumlimit.
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The 70-day period is amaximumlimit.
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Allowance is subject to the specifiedmaximumlimit.
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That is themaximumlimitprescribed by the law.
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I appreciate that any permissive limit is themaximumlimit.
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In every case there has been amaximumlimitimposed.
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The presentmaximumlimitis insufficient to meet their needs.
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However, when r is increased close to itsmaximumlimitof 1, the generalization ability of the network tends to decrease.
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In this section we derive a formula which predicts the gain of the charged species within a plasma volume up to amaximumlimit.
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Secondly, we shall take category 4 up to themaximumlimit.
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We shall reduce class sizes and introduce amaximumlimituntil they are reduced to 30.
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Themaximumlimitis that established in accordance with international law.
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We should carefully consider whether themaximumlimitshould not be abolished completely.
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Themaximumlimiton the amount of damages recoverable is £3,500 per death.
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We have no plans to change the current normalmaximumlimit.
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Another distinction relates to themaximumlimiton a member's share capital.
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Themaximumlimitof £2,000 to take someone to a small claims court is ridiculously low.
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There are times when 5% is granted and is themaximumlimit.
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I do not mind amaximumlimit, but we will deal with that when it comes.
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I hope that in the negotiations amaximumlimitwill be put on that price.
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