Maximum characters vs At most characters

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Maximum characters' is used to refer to the highest number of characters allowed, while 'at most characters' is used to indicate a limit without exceeding it. The choice between the two depends on the specific context and the emphasis you want to convey.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 1128 views

Maximum characters

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to the highest number of characters allowed.

This phrase is used to indicate the upper limit of characters that can be used in a particular context.

Examples:

The tweet can only have a maximum of 280 characters.
The password must be between 8 and 12 characters in length, with a maximum of 12 characters.

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To set the maximum line width (maximum characters per line), use the Wrap Words At option in the Editing page of the configuration dialog.
subpattern name is too long (maximum 32 characters)
Title of proposed citizens' initiative : (maximum 100 characters)
Maximum 20 characters 6 bit ASCII, = not available = default
You will be required to attach a CV in WORD or PDF format to your application and to enter, online, a letter of motivation (maximum 8000 characters).
You will be required to attach a CV in Word or PDF format to your application and to enter, online, a letter of motivation (maximum 8000 characters).
You will be required to attach a CV in WORD or PDF format to your application and to enter, online, a letter of motivation (maximum 8000 characters).
You will be required to attach a CV in Word or PDF format to your application and to enter, online, a letter of motivation (maximum 8000 characters).
To complete your application, you will need to upload a CV in WORD or PDF format and to fill out, online, a letter of motivation (maximum 8000 characters).
You will be required to attach a curriculum vitae in word or pdf format to your application and to enter, online, a letter of motivation (maximum 8000 characters).
You will be required to attach a CV in Word or PDF format to your application and to enter, online, a letter of motivation (maximum 8000 characters).
Description of the main objectives of the proposed citizens' initiative : (maximum 500 characters)
Title of the proposed citizens' initiative: (maximum 100 characters)
Hostname is too long (maximum is 255 characters)
TITLE (uncoded): The series title allows only a maximum of 70 characters.
Short project description (50 characters maximum).
- TITLE (uncoded): This attribute allows only a maximum of 70 characters.
Dimensions of characters: maximum 50 - minimum 10.
The internal identifier shall include a maximum of 40 alphanumeric characters.
To complete your application, you will need to upload a curriculum vitae in word or PDF format to your application and to fill out, online, a letter of motivation (maximum 8000 characters).

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maximum text length

At most characters

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate a limit without exceeding it.

This phrase is used to specify a restriction on the number of characters that should not be surpassed.

Examples:

You can use up to 50 characters in your username, but at most 20 characters in your password.
The message should be concise, using at most 200 characters.

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Keys for PNG text chunks must have at least 1 and at most 79 characters.
Due to a limitation of the DOS file system, a label can only be at most 11 characters long. For simplification, & kfloppy; assumes that this limit is true for all file systems.
The character that I'm playing plays other characters.
The document contains one or more characters that cannot be encoded using the specified character encoding.
My characters are - my lead character's a shark named Sherman.
Encrypts the marked text by rotating every character 13 characters of the alphabet.
Detect one character of a set of specified characters.
Characters with special meanings inside character classes
Convert each tab character to n space characters.
A wild-card character can be used to substitute another character or a string of characters.
A 'wild-card' character can be used to substitute another character or string of characters.
Orava still retains its agricultural character.
The part of copyright information that exceeded 65535 characters was removed.
Shows character groups associated with various keyboard keys.
Inventing characters, how they interact.
You have a very particular character.
The pants joke suits megan's character.
Calvero, his character in Limelight, directly...
Do an impression of a celebrity or famous character.
Fascinating character study in entitlement and arrogance.

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Maximum characters vs At most characters