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PHP max() Function

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Example

Find highest value with the max() function:

<?php
echo(max(2,4,6,8,10) . "<br>");
echo(max(22,14,68,18,15) . "<br>");
echo(max(array(4,6,8,10)) . "<br>");
echo(max(array(44,16,81,12)));
?>
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Definition and Usage

The max() function returns the highest value in an array, or the highest value of several specified values.


Syntax

max(array_values);

or

max(value1,value2,...);

Parameter Description
array_values Required. Specifies an array containing the values
value1,value2,... Required. Specifies the values to compare (must be at least two values)

Technical Details

Return Value: The numerically highest value
Return Type: Mixed
PHP Version: 4+

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