maximum thresholds

[ˈmæksɪməm ˈθreʃoʊldz]
nounpl: maximum thresholds
limites máximos
1. The highest allowable or permissible levels, amounts, or values that cannot be exceeded in a given context or system
The bank set maximum thresholds for daily withdrawals to prevent fraud.
O banco estabeleceu limites máximos para saques diários para prevenir fraudes.
2. Upper boundaries or caps established by regulations, policies, or technical specifications
Environmental regulations impose maximum thresholds on pollutant emissions.
As regulamentações ambientais impõem limites máximos de emissão de poluentes.
3. Critical levels beyond which a system, process, or function cannot operate safely or effectively
The safety protocol defines maximum thresholds for radiation exposure.
O protocolo de segurança define limites máximos para exposição à radiação.
This term is commonly used in regulatory, technical, and business contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, it frequently appears in compliance documents, environmental regulations, and banking protocols. In the USA, it's widely used in technical specifications, healthcare standards, and financial regulations. The concept reflects formal institutional control and safety measures prevalent in both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
upper limitsmaximum limitsceiling levelsmaximum capsupper boundariespeak allowances
Antonyms / Antônimos
minimum thresholdslower limitsbaseline levels

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
limites máximos
Most common and widely used translation across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
limites máximos / tetos máximos
Both terms are used interchangeably in business and regulatory contexts
São Paulo
limites máximos / patamares máximos
Common in financial and technical documentation
Portugal
limites máximos / patamares máximos
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese with slight preference for 'patamares' in technical contexts

Related Words

thresholdmaximumlimitboundarycapacityceilingtolerance levelspecification

Related Idioms & Phrases

exceed maximum thresholds
set maximum thresholds
breach maximum thresholds
within maximum thresholds
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