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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

maxes plural

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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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• maxes
  plural

Etymology

Origin of max

By shortening

Example Sentences

"Then all allies, including the US, will max out what they can do to make sure we can fight the war," he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

Cardio is much more important than lifting because it’s about heart health and VO2 max and making sure your heart is in great condition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

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

If you’re already getting the full match, have you considered gradually increasing your contributions until you max them out?

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

He thought he was only going to be gone for four days max.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young

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