maximum speed
AmE: /ˈmæksəməm ˈspiːd/
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Definition of maximum speed - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
capacity limitfastest movement something can reach under normal working conditions
  • The car's maximum speed is listed in the manual.
2.
traffic rulefastest movement allowed by law or rules in some place
  • The sign shows the maximum speed for this narrow road.
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Expressions with maximum

push to the maximumv.
make the greatest possible effort
She pushed to the maximum to finish the project on time.
maximum security prisonn.
prison with the highest level of safety measures and prisoner control
The escaped gangster was recaptured and moved to a maximum security prison.
maximum compensationn.
highest payment allowed to a person under a rule or agreement
The policy clearly states the maximum compensation after a total loss.
maximum finen.
highest money penalty that can be charged for breaking a rule or law
The maximum fine for speeding in that zone was recently increased.
maximum pricesn.
highest amounts sellers ask for specific products in a market
We compared maximum prices for laptops across several online shops.
maximum punishmentn.
harshest consequence possible within a family school or organization
Suspension is the maximum punishment for cheating at this school.

Expressions with speed

lightning speedn.
extremely high speed or great rapidity
The news spread across the internet at lightning speed.
speed upv.
increase speed or rate of something
The coach asked the runner to speed up.
on speedadj.
happening very fast or intensely
The meeting was like a debate on speed.
speed freakn.
enthusiast of fast vehicles or activities
She's a speed freak who loves racing cars.
pick up speedv.
increase velocity or move faster
The car began to pick up speed on the highway.
full speed aheadadv.
move forward with maximum speed or without hesitation
The team went full speed ahead with the project.
need for speedn.
requirement for quickness
The need for speed in the project was emphasized by the manager.
speed things alongv.
make a process happen faster or sooner
We need to speed things along to meet the deadline.
up to speedadj.
having the latest information or knowledge
She is up to speed on the latest project developments.
at breakneck speedadv.
extremely fast pace
She finished her work at breakneck speed.

Terms related to maximum speed

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Terms with maximum speed included in their meaning

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speed limitn.
traffic law
maximum speed allowed by law for vehicles
sprintn.
sports
short race at maximum speed
flat outadv.
speed
at maximum speed or effort
floor itv.
speed
move at maximum speed in any context
full speed aheadadv.
motion
move forward with maximum speed or without hesitation
in high gearadv.
speed
operating at maximum speed or efficiency
full-boreadv.
speed
at maximum speed or effort
redlinev.
engine operation
operate an engine at its maximum speed

Examples of maximum speed in a sentence

  • Wind resistance reduces the maximum speed of the racing bike.
  • The maximum speed on this motorway drops at night due to construction.
  • Cyclists must obey the posted maximum speed inside the park.

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  1. French:vitesse maximale, vitesse limite, ...
  2. German:Höchstgeschwindigkeit, zulässige Höchstgeschwindigkeit, ...
  3. Italian:velocità massima, limite di velocità, ...
  4. Spanish:velocidad máxima, velocidad límite, ...
  5. Portuguese:velocidade máxima, limite de velocidade, ...
  6. Chinese:最高速度, 最高限速, ...
  7. Japanese:最高速度, 制限速度, ...
  8. Arabic:السُّرْعَةُ الْقُصْوَى, حَدّ السُّرعة الأَقصى, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְהִירוּת מֶרְבִּית, מְהִירוּת מַרְבִּית, ...
  10. Russian:максимальная скорость, разрешённая скорость, ...
  11. Ukrainian:максимальна швидкість, найвища дозволена швидкість, ...
  12. Hindi:अधिकतम गति, अधिकतम रफ़्तार, ...
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