absolute ceiling

American  

noun

Aeronautics.

1. ceiling.

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absolute ceiling British  

noun

1. the maximum height above sea level, usually measured in feet or metres, at which an aircraft can maintain horizontal flight Compare service ceiling

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Etymology

Origin of absolute ceiling

Probably earlier than 1915–20

Example Sentences

The limit essentially could eliminate the luxury tax as an option for teams and would install an absolute ceiling on what can be spent each season.

From Seattle Times

It did not include an absolute ceiling on annual carbon dioxide emissions and indicated that coal-fired power stations would keep being built.

From New York Times

But it looks like seven events is the absolute ceiling he’ll consider for Tokyo.

From Seattle Times

That means that emissions still grow, but more slowly than the economy, and there is no absolute ceiling on those emissions.

From New York Times

If Apple isn't your flavor and $300 is your absolute ceiling for spending, the ZenPad S 8 is likely the best you can do.

From The Verge