max

n. the largest amount or highest level that is allowed or possible.

n. a clipping of 'maximum' denoting the greatest quantity, degree, or value attainable.

“The temperature reached a max of thirty degrees this afternoon.”

“The engine was pushed to its max during the endurance test to ensure the cooling system could handle extreme stress.”

Informal

adj. being the largest or highest possible.

adj. denoting the greatest possible quantity or degree; non-gradable.

“You need to use max effort if you want to win the race.”

“The athlete achieved max heart rate during the final sprint of the triathlon.”

Informal

adv. used to say that an amount is the highest it can be and no more.

adv. functioning as a post-modifier to indicate an upper limit; synonymous with 'at most'.

“The trip will take twenty minutes max if there is no traffic.”

“The repair should cost fifty dollars max, assuming no additional parts are required.”

Informal

v. to reach the highest point or limit of something.

v. to reach a maximum limit or capacity; often used with 'out'.

“I think I have maxed out my credit card this month.”

“The production line maxed out its capacity after the factory received a sudden surge in international orders.”

Informal

n. a specific type of modern passenger airplane made by Boeing.

n. a specific series of narrow-body aircraft, the fourth generation of the Boeing 737.

“Our flight to London was on a new Boeing 737 MAX.”

“The airline decided to ground its fleet of MAX aircraft pending further safety inspections by the aviation authority.”

Technical