Python max() Function

Python Built-in Functions

Example

Return the largest number:

x = max(5, 10)

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Definition and Usage

The max() function returns the item with the largest value, or the item with the largest value in the iterable.

If the value is a string, it is compared in alphabetical order.

Syntax

max(n1, n2, n3, ...)

or:

max(iterable)

Parameter Value

Parameter Description
n1, n2, n3, ... One or more items to compare.

or

Parameter Description
iterable An iterable object, containing one or more items for comparison.

More Examples

Example

Return the name with the highest value, sorted alphabetically:

x = max("Steve", "Bill", "Elon")

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Example

Return the item with the highest value in the tuple:

a = (1, 5, 3, 9, 7)
x = max(a)

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Related Pages

Reference Manual:min() Function(Return the Lowest Value)

Python Built-in Functions