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minimum - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'minimum' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Minimum [ n.]
- The least quantity assignable, admissible, or possible, in a given case; hence, a thing of small consequence; -- opposed to maximum.

Meaning of 'minimum' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . minimum [ a]
Meaning (1):
- the least possible
Example in sentence:
  • a minimal charge for the service;
  • her grades were minimal;
  • minimum wage;
  • needed to enforce minimal standards