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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

Also, max out on any pretax contributions you are eligible to make.

From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026

With oil prices still elevated, albeit off their recent $110- to $115-a-barrel highs, she said risks related to the conflict “are not gone, but we’ve come off max fears.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 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

"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

The most startling corridor—my favorite, actually—was the long, semi-open one connecting the max facility to the school building and Tappan, across the railroad tracks.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover

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