Definitions

1. noun

the maximum or highest amount, value, or degree of something

“The maximum speed on this highway is 65 miles per hour.”

2. noun

a person or thing that is supreme or preeminent

“He’s the max of the company, responsible for making all major decisions.”

3. verb

to make something the maximum or highest amount, value, or degree of something

“The programmer maxed the game’s score by exploiting a bug.”

4. verb

to exceed or surpass a limit or a standard

“The new policy will max the current tax rate, causing a significant increase in taxes.”