MAX vs AVERAGEIF vs CEILING
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MAX vs AVERAGEIF vs CEILING

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Basic Classification Comparison

Usage Context Comparison

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For ⭐
    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    MAX
    • Finding Highest Value
      MAX is known for Finding Highest Value.
    AVERAGEIF
    • Conditional Average Calculations
      AVERAGEIF is known for Conditional Average Calculations.
    CEILING
    • Upper Rounding
      CEILING is known for Upper Rounding.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    MAX
    • Works with arrays since Excel inception
    AVERAGEIF
    • Used over 1 billion times monthly
    CEILING
    • Used in Scientific Calculations

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    MAX
    • The function that always looks at the bright side of numbers
    AVERAGEIF
    • Makes statisticians feel superior with basic math
    CEILING
    • Helps Numbers Reach Their Higher Self

Usage Information Comparison

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝
    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    For all*
    • Number
      Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations

  • Version Compatibility 💻
    Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.
    For all*
    • Excel 2019
      Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
    • Excel 2016
      Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    AVERAGEIF
    • Excel 2013
      AVERAGEIF is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version

  • Operating System 💾
    Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platforms
    For all*
    • Windows
      Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system
    • MacOS
      Excel functions optimized for MacOS users
    • Web Excel
      Excel functions available in web-based versions

  • Required Arguments Count 🔢
    Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly
    MAX
    AVERAGEIF
    CEILING

  • Required Arguments Type 📊
    The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
    For all*
    • Number
      Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    MAX
    • Array
      MAX accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
    AVERAGEIF
    • Range
      AVERAGEIF accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations

Evaluation Comparison

Ratings Comparison

Alternatives to MAX
MIN
Known for Finding Lowest Value
AVERAGE
Known for Basic Statistical Calculation
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
📊 is easier to use than MAX
PRODUCT
Known for Multiplying Numbers Together
SUM
Known for Basic Arithmetic Calculations
📊 is easier to use than MAX
📈 is more versatile than MAX
🛠 is more reliable than MAX
⭐ is rated higher than MAX
FACT
Known for Calculate Factorials
ROUND
Known for Round Numbers
🔢 needs fewer arguments than MAX
📊 is easier to use than MAX
📈 is more versatile than MAX
⭐ is rated higher than MAX
MOD
Known for Division Remainder Calculations
🔢 needs fewer arguments than MAX
COUNTA
Known for Count Non-Empty Cells
📊 is easier to use than MAX
📈 is more versatile than MAX
🛠 is more reliable than MAX
⭐ is rated higher than MAX
POWER
Known for Exponential Calculations
🔢 needs fewer arguments than MAX