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Collocations for maximum - noun

ADJ.

absolute | agreed, recommended
Do not exceed the recommended maximum of three tablets a day.
legal, statutory

VERB + MAXIMUM

reach, rise to
The temperature reached a maximum of 35°C yesterday.
exceed | allow (sb/sth), permit (sb/sth)
In the exam, allow yourself a maximum of 30 minutes per question. | the maximum permitted speeds
limit sth to, restrict sth to
The amount you have to pay will be limited to a maximum of £500.

PREP.

above (the) ~, at (the) ~
a journey of four hours at the maximum
below (the) ~, to (the) ~
He is using his talents to the maximum.
(up) to a/the ~ | ~ of
You can claim the allowance for a maximum of six months.

PHRASES

maximum possible
They fined her the maximum possible for the offence.

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