max

[ maks ]

/ mæks /

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noun

maximum.

adjective

maximum.

adverb

maximally.

Verb Phrases

max out,

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.
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.

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Idioms about max

to the max, to the greatest or furthest degree; totally: That book is disgusting to the max.

Origin of max

By shortening

Other definitions for max (2 of 4)

Max

[ maks ]

/ mæks /

noun

a male given name, form of Maximilian.

Other definitions for max (3 of 4)

MAX

abbreviation Trademark.

Cinemax: a cable television channel.

Other definitions for max (4 of 4)

max.

abbreviation

maximum.

How to use max in a sentence

Former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld has maxed out to Cotton, as has former President George W. Bush.
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More people means tighter living conditions and maxed-out base services.
Downsizing the War: Layoffs and Yard Sales in Afghanistan|Nick Willard|August 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Maxed Out on Everest Mark Jenkins, National Geographic How to fix the mess at the top of the world.
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Not to mention that Bell himself maxed out as a donor to Barack Obama in 2008.
Romney Accepts Maximum Campaign Donation From Man Whose Company Owns Penthouse|Ben Jacobs|February 11, 2012|DAILY BEAST

Gary and Tom may live rock star lives, but their credit cards are maxed out.
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British Dictionary definitions for max (1 of 2)

max

/ (mæks) /

noun informal

the most significant, highest, furthest, or greatest thing

to the max to the ultimate extent

British Dictionary definitions for max (2 of 2)

max.

abbreviation for

maximum

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