Meaning & Definition of word "Minimum"

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    Minimum

    /ˈmɪnɪməm/

    noun:

    • 1. The least or smallest amount or quantity possible, attainable, or required.
      • Example: The recipe calls for a minimum of two cups of flour.
    • 2. The lowest point or level reached or recorded.
      • Example: The temperature dropped to a minimum of zero degrees last night.
    • 3. The smallest degree or amount necessary for a certain purpose.
      • Example: The job requires a minimum of five years of experience.

    adjective:

    • 1. Of or relating to the least or smallest amount possible.
      • Example: We need to keep our minimum standards of quality high.
    • 2. Referring to the lowest possible level or value.
      • Example: The minimum speed required to enter the race is 10 mph.

    Etymology

    Late Latin, from 'minimus' meaning 'least'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    minimum viable product:

    A product with just enough features to be usable by early customers.

    minimum standards:

    The lowest permissible levels of quality or performance.

    minimum order quantity:

    The smallest amount of a product a supplier is willing to sell.

    Related Words

    minimal:

    Referring to the least amount or degree.

    minimize:

    To reduce something to the smallest possible amount.

    Slang Meanings of minimum

    Meaning: Min

    Example Sentence: We're only offering the min on this deal.

    Meaning: Min wage

    Example Sentence: He's working at the min wage job just to get by.