max adjective
Phrases
to the max
: to the greatest extent possible

Examples of max in a Sentence

The boat can hold a max of 20 people. at the max there will be 25 people at the party
Recent Examples on the Web At its max setting, the floodlight can illuminate an area over 45 feet. Camryn Rabideau, Peoplemag, 19 Jan. 2024 Along with a 9300-pound max capacity, the 2023 Ford Expedition offers Pro Trailer Backup Assist to help novices back up without using the steering wheel. Sebastian Blanco, Car and Driver, 28 July 2023 The Geekbench 5 numbers below provide a basic overview of what those differences get you in general productivity performance (with both machines set to Lenovo and Windows' max performance settings). Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 10 Apr. 2023 One arena where the I-6 holds a clear advantage: towing, with the six-cylinder good for a 5000-pound max rating compared to the PHEV's 3500 pounds. HIGHS: Quicker than the turbo six, useful EV range, quick recharging. Joe Lorio, Car and Driver, 1 Sep. 2023 Height and weight limits Every inversion table has different heigh and weight maxes and minimums, so make sure to read the product's description before purchasing one. Sara Gaynes Levy, Peoplemag, 22 Aug. 2023 Transportation officials will be able to lower the limit by a max of 10 mph, one of the recommendations NTSB investigators made following the crash. Zaeem Shaikh, Dallas News, 31 Aug. 2023 The deal is worth a max of $164 million, the person said. Fox News, 28 Aug. 2023 The particularly a Cinderella moment for Brown as his last contract was below both his max and his market value, according to the outlet. Jasmine Browley, Essence, 25 July 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of max was in 1851

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“Max.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/max. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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max

noun
max adjective

Medical Definition

max

abbreviation
maximum

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