absolute ceiling

noun

Definition of absolute ceiling

: the maximum height above sea level at which a particular airplane can maintain horizontal flight under standard air conditions

— called also ceiling

Examples of absolute ceiling in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Luckey goes on to estimate that current VR technology could attract an absolute ceiling of 50 million active users worldwide—and that number only with significant industry effort. — Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, "Oculus co-founder: “Free is still not cheap enough” for current VR tech," 1 Nov. 2018 Luckey goes on to estimate that current VR technology could attract an absolute ceiling of 50 million active users worldwide—and that number only with significant industry effort. — Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, "Oculus co-founder: “Free is still not cheap enough” for current VR tech," 1 Nov. 2018

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“Absolute ceiling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/absolute%20ceiling. Accessed 28 Feb. 2021.

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