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max

Pronunciation: (maks), [key] Slang.

—n.
1. maximum.
2. to the max, to the greatest or furthest degree; totally: That book is disgusting to the max.

—adj.
maximum.

—adv.
maximally.

—v.
max out,
a. to reach a point at which no more improvement, profit, or benefit can occur; level off: In her last job she maxed out at $25,000 a year.
b. to reach the limit of one's capacity, endurance, etc.: The sales department has maxed out and needs more personnel to call on new clients.