Word: maximum
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...perpendicular line in the centre of the chart is the normal of typical line,-i. e., that was represented at each part by a larger per cent. of the persons examined than was any other part. The classes marked "minimum" and maximum were each represented at every part by about one twentieth of one per cent. of all the persons examined. It will be readily seen that the uses of the chart are numerous, showing the relation of the individual to the normal standard, the relation which every part of the individual bears to every other part, and suggesting many...
...contract system brings the competition of convict labor with outside industries to a maximum point of severity.- Report of the Illinois Bureau of Labor...
...candidates for the nine have been at work in the gymnasium under the direction of Captain Willard since the close of the Christmas recess. The men are doing the minimum amount of training this year instead of the maximum amount which has been done in previous years. Men have sometimes complained of overtraining, but it is hoped this trouble will be avoided this year. At present the work consists of light dum-bell, exercise, playing hand ball, and practising sliding. In addition to this the battries practise three times a week, and all the candidates pass ball more or less...
...average yearly cost of general athletics at Yale is nearly $20.000. The expense for the season of 1885.6 was about $22,000, but this included some $4,000 for improvements for the benefit of the university and the class crews, and is probably a maximum figure. The income from gate receipts, glee club concerts and privileges for 1885-86 was only about $11,000, and to meet the deficiency over $10,000 was collected by subscription. The amount drawn from the students by subscription represents the yearly losses on aquatics, track sports, base-ball and foot ball. Boating is Yale...
...penalty for dishonesty in examination has been withdrawn from the rules, pending probably the invention of some more terrible scheme. Under the "Degree of Bachelor of Arts," rule 26 reads: "above group D." This is changed from "one half of the total maximum." In rule 27, grade A is substituted for 90 per cent...