max()
Anonymous contributor
Published May 10, 2021Updated Sep 3, 2021
Contribute to Docs
Returns the highest value from values given or an iterable.
Syntax
max(iterable)
Example 1
Use max() to return the highest value from the shoe_sizes list:
Example 2
Use max() to return the highest value from the values "Tom", "Jerry", "Spike", "Tyke":
Contribute to Docs
- Learn more about how to get involved.
- Edit this page on GitHub to fix an error or make an improvement.
- Submit feedback to let us know how we can improve Docs.
Learn Python on Codecademy
- Career path
Computer Science
Looking for an introduction to the theory behind programming? Master Python while learning data structures, algorithms, and more!Includes 6 CoursesWith Professional CertificationBeginner Friendly75 hours - Career path
Data Scientist: Machine Learning Specialist
Machine Learning Data Scientists solve problems at scale, make predictions, find patterns, and more! They use Python, SQL, and algorithms.Includes 27 CoursesWith Professional CertificationBeginner Friendly95 hours - Course
Learn Python 3
Learn the basics of Python 3.12, one of the most powerful, versatile, and in-demand programming languages today.With CertificateBeginner Friendly23 hours
