Definitions for minimum

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minimum min·i·mum

Spelling: [min-uh-muh m]

IPA: /ˈmɪn ə məm/

Minimum is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 36 anagrams from letters in minimum (iimmmnu).

Definitions for minimum

noun

1. the least quantity or amount possible, assignable, allowable, or the like.
2. the lowest speed permitted on a highway.
3. the lowest amount, value, or degree attained or recorded.
4. an arbitrary amount set by a restaurant, nightclub, etc., as the least amount to be charged each person for food and drink. Compare cover charge.
5. Mathematics. Also called relative minimum, local minimum. the value of a function at a certain point in its domain, which is less than or equal to the values at all other points in the immediate vicinity of the point. Compare absolute minimum. the point in the domain at which a minimum occurs.

adjective

1. noting or indicating a minimum.
2. least possible:
3. lowest:
4. pertaining to a minimum or minimums.

Origin of minimum

1655-65; Latin, neuter of minimus smallest, least. See minor

Examples for minimum

A gifted marketer, he sent samples of the hat to merchandisers all over the West, asking for a minimum order of a dozen.

The thing is done with thoroughness, but at a minimum of cost.

Actually, Arrill seemed to get along with a minimum of government.

To work at Rizzoli you had to be fluent in several languages: three was the minimum when I began.

Remove the roast from the pan and let rest for a minimum of 15 minutes.

This is the minimum amount which can be sold on the Exchange.

He was treated like an immigrant, working for minimum wage, missing his family and having to move on from his musical career.

Both give estimates of how many U.S. workers would benefit from an increase in the minimum wage.

The inexperienced does not know how to meet them with a minimum of effort.

Horses and mules are placed in Class II, with a minimum weight of 1,400 kg.