Definition
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 alphabetical comparison is done.
Syntax
max(iterable)
Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| iterable | An iterable, with one or more items to compare |
Examples
myMax = max(1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
print(myMax)
maxString = max("apple", "banana", "cherry")
print(maxString)