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

"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

While the 64-year-old believes Loudoun County will max out its land available for data centers in the coming years, he isn’t getting out of the game.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

Now, they’ve lowered their sights to five years max.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2026

Howe had called on Wissa to "max out" before the game, and he led the press effectively against a naive PSV side, who repeatedly played out from the back.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026

Once I find one, I put the volume on max and hit play.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas

Related Words

• apex
• culmination
• greatest
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