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noun, adjective

maximum

intransitive verb

to reach the maximum, or limit: usually with

maximum

noun

a masculine name: fem. Maxine

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noun

The maximum: The car can seat five adults, but that's the max.

adjective

Maximal.

adverb

Maximally: We'll pay $250 max.

intransitive verb maxed, max·ing, max·es

To reach one's limit, as of endurance or capability: The weightlifter maxed out at 180 kilograms.
To reach a point from which no additional growth, improvement, or benefit is possible: The salary for this position maxes at $45,000.

abbreviation

maximum

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