maximum
noun/ˈmæksɪməm/
Frequency rank: #1,754 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
The greatest amount, size, or degree possible or allowed.
Example sentence
The speed limit is 60 miles per hour; do not exceed the maximum allowed.
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