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  max

  noun

  maximum.
• Max
  Max

  noun

  a male given name, form of Maximilian.
• MAX
  MAX

  abbreviation

  Cinemax: a cable television channel.
• max.
  max.

  abbreviation

  maximum.

max

¹ American  

[maks] / mæks /

noun

1. maximum.

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adjective

1. maximum.

adverb

1. maximally.

verb phrase

1. max out

   1. to reach a point at which no more improvement, profit, or benefit can occur; level off.

      In her last job she maxed out at $25,000 a year.

   2. to reach the limit of one's capacity, endurance, etc..

      The sales department has maxed out and needs more personnel to call on new clients.

idioms

1. to the max, to the greatest or furthest degree; totally.

   That book is disgusting to the max.

Max ² American  

[maks] / mæks /

noun

1. a male given name, form of Maximilian.

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MAX ³ American  

abbreviation

Trademark.

1. Cinemax: a cable television channel.

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max. ⁴ American  

abbreviation

1. maximum.

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max ¹ British  

/ mæks /

noun

1. the most significant, highest, furthest, or greatest thing

2. to the ultimate extent

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max. ² British  

abbreviation

1. maximum

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Etymology

Origin of max

By shortening

Example Sentences

That’s not easy, since capybaras max out around 155 pounds; sometimes he anesthetizes them for the trip back to the river.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

Baron had a reputation for living life to the max, and when he wasn’t enjoying his cars, he could often be found skiing in Mammoth, flying his Cessna or enjoying the Malibu beaches, Beggs said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

I haven’t saved much for retirement over the past few years, so I immediately maxed out my IRA contribution for 2025 and plan to max out my IRA contribution for 2026 as well.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026

"And now, in 20 days, we're able to complete the orders to fill our ship to max capacity and go to Venezuela and complete the orders right away."

From Barron's • Mar. 1, 2026

Sing Sing is unusual for a large max in that it has few vocational or other programs for inmates.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover

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