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.
Related Idioms & Phrases
exceed maximum thresholds
set maximum thresholds
breach maximum thresholds
within maximum thresholds
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