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1. ['miniməm] adjective(smallest or lowest (possible, obtained, recorded etc): the minimum temperature last night.) minimum-2. [-mə] noun(the smallest possible number, quantity etc or the lowest level: Tickets will cost a minimum of $20.) minimum- minimal- minimize
- minimise* * *1. ['miniməm] adjective(smallest or lowest (possible, obtained, recorded etc): the minimum temperature last night.) minimum-2. [-mə] noun(the smallest possible number, quantity etc or the lowest level: Tickets will cost a minimum of $20.) minimum- minimal- minimize
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minimum — ► NOUN (pl. minima or minimums) ▪ the least or smallest amount, extent, or intensity possible or recorded. ► ADJECTIVE ▪ smallest or lowest in amount, extent, or intensity. ORIGIN Latin … English terms dictionary
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minimum — noun a) The lowest limit. He always tries to get away with doing the minimum. b) The smallest amount. Ant: maximum See Also: minimize … Wiktionary