Minimum

Quick meaning: Minimum is a noun meaning The lowest limit.

Meaning

The lowest limit.

More Meanings

1. The smallest amount.
2. (astronomy) A period of minimum brightness or energy intensity (of a star).
3. (mathematical analysis) A lower bound of a set which is also an element of that set.
4. (statistics) The smallest member of a batch or sample or the lower bound of a probability distribution.
5. To the lowest degree.

Example Sentences

Please keep noise to a minimum after 11 o'clock

He always tries to get away with doing the minimum.

We need a minimum of three staff members on duty at all times.

We prefer candidates with a minimum of 4 years experience in the field.

Word Forms

• minima
• minimums

Synonyms for minimum

Depending on context, synonyms include minimal, negligible, nominal, marginal, bottom, borderline.

Antonyms for minimum

Common opposites include maximum, maximal.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include minimal, negligible, borderline, tokenish, token, least.

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