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1 least
adj. kleinst; minst--------adv. kleinst; minst--------n. minst; kleinste hoeveelheidleast1[ lie:st] 〈bijvoeglijk naamwoord; overtreffende trap van little〉1 kleinste ⇒ geringste, minste♦voorbeelden:the line of least resistance • de weg van de minste weerstand————————least2〈voornaamwoord; the; overtreffende trap van little〉1 minste♦voorbeelden:at (the) least seven • ten minste/minstens zevenyou might at least answer me • je zou me ten minste kunnen antwoordenit didn't bother me in the least • het stoorde mij helemaal niet/niet in het minst→ say say/————————least3〈 bijwoord〉1 minst♦voorbeelden:it doesn't bother me the least • het stoort me niet in het minst————————least4〈determinator; overtreffende trap van little〉1 minst(e)♦voorbeelden: -
2 least/lowest common multiple
least/lowest common multiple -
3 least common multiple
laagste gemeenschappelijke veelvoudleast common multiple (LCM) -
4 least of all
allermeest -
5 least of possible evils
de laatste van de mogelijke kwaden -
6 least said soonest mended
spreken is zilver, zwijgen is goud -
7 least-significant bit
minst-significante bit -
8 least-significant byte
minst-significante byte -
9 least-significant digit
minst-significant cijferEnglish-Dutch technical dictionary > least-significant digit
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10 least-square method
methode van de kleinste kwadraten -
11 least commitment
geringste verplichting -
12 least maximum cost
geringste maximale kosten -
13 least privilege
minimaal toegangsprivilege -
14 least squares
kleinste kwadraten -
15 least total cost
geringste totale kostenlaagste totaalkosten -
16 least unit cost
laagste kosten per eenheid -
17 last but not least
laatste, maar niet minder belangrijk/de minste(als) laatste/laatstgenoemde, maar (daarom) niet minder belangrijk, last but not least -
18 I haven't the least idea
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19 at (the) least seven
at (the) least seventen minste/minstens zeven -
20 choose the least/lesser of two evils
choose the least/lesser of two evilsEnglish-Dutch dictionary > choose the least/lesser of two evils
См. также в других словарях:
least — [ list ] function word *** Least is the superlative form of little and can be used in the following ways: as a determiner (followed by an uncountable noun): He generally takes the path of least resistance. (after the ): These farming methods… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
Least — (l[=e]st), a. [OE. last, lest, AS. l[=ae]sast, l[=ae]sest, superl. of l[=ae]ssa less. See {Less}, a.] [Used as the superlative of little.] Smallest, either in size or degree; shortest; lowest; most unimportant; as, the least insect; the least… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
least — ► DETERMINER & PRONOUN (usu. the least) ▪ smallest in amount, extent, or significance. ► ADJECTIVE ▪ used in names of very small animals and plants: least shrew. ► ADVERB ▪ to the smallest extent or degree. ● at least Cf. ↑ … English terms dictionary
least — [lēst] adj. [ME lest < OE læsest, læst, superl. of læssa, LESS] 1. alt. superl. of LITTLE 2. smallest or slightest in size, degree, importance, etc. [the least movement] 3. Biol. very small: used in names of species or varieties [least… … English World dictionary
least — 1. Least of all means ‘especially not’ and should only be used in negative contexts: • I am not going to try to play the role of prophet, least of all Jeremiah Listener, 1973. 2. Use less, not least, when contrasting two things: • The latter… … Modern English usage
Least — Least, adv. In the smallest or lowest degree; in a degree below all others; as, to reward those who least deserve it. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
least — least; least·ways; least·wise; … English syllables
Least — Least, conj. See {Lest}, conj. [Obs.] Spenser. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
least — (adj.) O.E. læst, earlier læsest smallest (superlative of lytel small ), from P.Gmc. superlative *laisistaz (see LESS (Cf. less)). Qualifying phrase at least is M.E. æt læstan. As a noun, from early 12c.; as an adverb, c.1200 … Etymology dictionary
Least — may refer to: *Little *Child … Wikipedia
least — index minimal Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary