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minimum Definition

mini·mum (-məm)

noun pl. -·mums or -·ma-mə

  1. the smallest quantity, number, or degree possible or permissible
  2. the lowest degree or point (of a varying quantity, as temperature) reached or recorded; lowest limit of variation
  3. Math. the smallest of a specified set of real numbers

Etymology: L, neut. of minimus, least, superl. < base of minor, minor

adjective

  1. smallest possible, permissible, or reached
  2. of, marking, or setting a minimum or minimums

minimum Synonyms

minimum

modif.

smallest, tiniest, merest; see least 1.

minimum Synonyms

minimum

n.

least amount, lowest amount, smallest, least, lowest, narrowest, modicum, atom, molecule, particle, dot, jot, iota, point, spark, shadow, whit, tittle, soupçon, scintilla, trifle, gleam, grain, scruple.

minimum Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • fuss: We'll identify your needs and meet them with the minimum of fuss.
  • gcses: Course Entry Requirements You are required to have a minimum of four GCSEs at grades D-G.
  • disruption: A crane was then able to lift the section out with the minimum of disruption.
  • hour: You are required to complete a minimum of 80 hours in the clinical area.
  • month: Please allow for a minimum of three months to supply.
  • director: You must appoint a minimum of 1 Director ( Administrator ).

Converse of object

  • appoint: You must appoint a minimum of 1 Director ( Administrator ).
  • require: Soil Association standards require a minimum of eight weeks of age.
  • enact: For the decision not to enact a social minimum will also reduce the liberty of some individuals.

Adjective modifier

  • bare: It is really the bare minimum you have to do to be sure the colors of your digital images look right.
  • absolute: Both rooms also had an absolute minimum of storage space.
  • irreducible: The framework was designed to capture the irreducible minimum of teacher-student activities needed to ensure that learning takes place.
  • statutory: Get advice about redundancy payments above the statutory minimum.
  • global: These cause local optimization methods to ` ` get stuck ' ' and hence to fail to find the desired the global minimum.

Modifies a noun

  • wage: The minimum wage had minimal impact on the pay of UNISON members.
  • requirement: The minimum requirement with many lenders is 3 per cent.
  • standard: Items failing to reach a minimum standard should not be allowed to be sold.
  • disruption: Did The Boundary Committee favor proposals based on existing boundaries that will result in minimum disruption?
  • amount: The minimum payment amount is 5.00 pounds for online payments.
  • age: The minimum age of recruitment to the Armed Forces will be 18 or older.