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object::max_size

object::max_size

Return the maximum number of elements any object can hold.

Synopsis

static constexpr std::size_t
max_size() noexcept;

Description

The maximum is an implementation-defined number dependent on system or library implementation. This value is a theoretical limit; at runtime, the actual maximum size may be less due to resource limits.

Complexity

Constant.

Exception Safety

No-throw guarantee.