Python max() Function
Definition and Usage
The max() function returns the item
with the highest value, or the item with the highest value in an iterable.
If the values are strings, an alphabetically comparison is done.
Syntax
max(n1, n2, n3, ...)
Or:
max(iterable)
Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| n1, n2, n3, ... | One or more items to compare |
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| iterable | An iterable, with one or more items to compare |
More Examples
Example
Return the name with the highest value, ordered alphabetically:
x = max("Mike", "John", "Vicky")
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Related Pages
The min() function, to return the lowest value.
