max

/mæks/
noun
  1. The greatest possible amount, degree, or limit.
    • She pushed the volume to max so everyone could hear the announcement.
    • Set the oven to max to preheat it quickly.
    • The car's speed max is 120 miles per hour.
  2. An abbreviation for maximum, used informally.
    • We have three days max to finish the project.
    • The temperature today will be 95 degrees max.
    • I can spend $50 max on dinner tonight.
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adjective
  1. Maximum; as large or as much as possible.
    • We need max effort from everyone to win the game.
    • She gave a max performance in the final match.
    • The max speed limit on this road is 55 miles per hour.
adverb
  1. At most; not exceeding a certain amount.
    • The repair will cost $200 max.
    • You can invite ten people max to the party.
    • The trip will take two hours max.
verb
  1. To reach or cause to reach the highest possible level or limit.
    • The athlete maxed the weightlifting machine during training.
    • He maxed out his credit card on holiday shopping.
    • I maxed the settings on my computer to get the best graphics.
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