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maximum
The greatest possible value, the highest attainable amount, or the utmost degree of something.
Die Temperatur erreichte heute ein Maximum von 35 Grad Celsius.
The temperature reached a maximum of 35 degrees Celsius today.
'Maximum' is a word of Latin origin that exists in many languages. If you speak English or a Romance language, you can probably recognize and understand it easily.
Wir müssen das Maximum an Effizienz erreichen.
We have to achieve the maximum level of efficiency.
Common phrases with this word are 'ein Maximum erreichen' (to reach a maximum), 'das Maximum herausholen' (to get the maximum out of something), or 'auf ein Maximum ansteigen' (to rise to a maximum).
Mit diesem Trainingsplan kannst du das Maximum aus dir herausholen.
With this training plan, you can get the maximum out of yourself.
To indicate the highest value, 'Maximum' is often used with the preposition 'von' (of) followed by a number and unit. To name the quality that is being maximized, 'an' is often used.
Die zulässige Höchstgeschwindigkeit beträgt ein Maximum von 120 km/h.
The permitted maximum speed is a maximum of 120 km/h.
record
Both words refer to a particularly high value. The Maximum is simply the highest value in the data being considered, whereas the Rekord also emphasizes comparison with earlier values as a best mark. Use “Maximum” for the highest value within a period, and “Rekord” for a new or previously unattained best mark.
Der Preis von 120 Euro war im Juli das Maximum der betrachteten Werte.
In July, the price of 120 euros was the maximum among the values considered.
Der neue Preis von 120 Euro ist ein Rekord, weil er alle früheren Werte übertrifft.
The new price of 120 euros is a record because it exceeds all previous values.
