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min·i·mum  (mn-mm)

n. pl. min·i·mums or min·i·ma (-m)

1.

a. The least possible quantity or degree.

b. The lowest degree or amount reached or recorded; the lower limit of variation.

2. A lower limit permitted by law or other authority.

3. A sum of money set by a nightclub or restaurant as the least amount each patron must spend on food and drink.

4. Mathematics

a. The smallest number in a finite set of numbers.

b. A value of a function that is less than any other value of the function over a specific interval.

adj.

Of, consisting of, or representing the lowest possible amount or degree permissible or attainable.

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[Latin, from neuter of minimus, least; see mei-² in Indo-European roots.]

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minimum

Noun

pl -mums or -ma

1. the least possible amount, degree, or quantity: fry the burgers in the minimum of oil

2. the least amount recorded, allowed, or reached: soak the beans for a minimum of eight hours

Adjective

of, being, or showing a minimum or minimums: the minimum age [Latin minimus least]

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minimum  (mn-mm)

Plural minimums or minima

1. The lowest known or lowest possible number, measure, quantity, or degree.

2. The lowest value of a mathematical function, if it has such a value.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	minimum - the smallest possible quantity lower limit peak, extremum - the most extreme possible amount or value; "voltage peak" small indefinite amount, small indefinite quantity - an indefinite quantity that is below average size or magnitude skeleton - something reduced to its minimal form; "the battalion was a mere skeleton of its former self"; "the bare skeleton of a novel" maximum, upper limit - the largest possible quantity
	2.	minimum - the point on a curve where the tangent changes from negative on the left to positive on the right limit - as far as something can go maximum - the point on a curve where the tangent changes from positive on the left to negative on the right
Adj.	1.	minimum - the least possible; "needed to enforce minimal standards"; "her grades were minimal"; "minimum wage"; "a minimal charge for the service" minimal maximal, maximum - the greatest or most complete or best possible; "maximal expansion"; "maximum pressure"

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minimum

adjective 1. lowest, smallest, least, slightest, minimal, least possible, littlest << OPPOSITE maximum

noun 2. lowest, least, depth, slightest, lowest level, nadir, bottom level

Translations

minimum [ˈmɪnɪməm] n [pl minima] [ˈmɪnɪmə] → mínimo

adj → mínimo;

to reduce to a minimum → reducir algo al mínimo;

minimum wage → salario mínimo

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minimum [ˈmɪnɪməm] n [minima , pl ] [-mə] → minimum m

adj → minimum;

to reduce to a minimum → réduire au minimum

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minimum [ˈmɪnɪməm] [minima , pl ] n → Minimum nt

adj (income, speed) → Mindest-;

to reduce to a minimum → auf ein Mindestmaß reduzieren;

minimum wage → Mindestlohn m

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minimum [ˈmɪnɪməm] n [pl minima] → minimo

adj → minimo/a;

to reduce to a minimum → ridurre al minimo;

minimum wage → salario minimo garantito