Definitions for minimum
ˈmɪn ə məmmin·i·mum

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. minimum, lower limit(noun)

   the smallest possible quantity

2. minimum(adj)

   the point on a curve where the tangent changes from negative on the left to positive on the right

3. minimal, minimum(adj)

   the least possible

   "needed to enforce minimal standards"; "her grades were minimal"; "minimum wage"; "a minimal charge for the service"

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. minimum(Noun)

   The lowest limit.

2. minimum(Noun)

   The smallest amount.

3. minimum(Noun)

   A lower bound of a set which is also an element of that set.

4. minimum(Noun)

   The smallest member of a batch or sample or the lower bound of a probability distribution.

Origin: From minimus

Webster Dictionary(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Minimum(noun)

   the least quantity assignable, admissible, or possible, in a given case; hence, a thing of small consequence; -- opposed to maximum

Origin: [L., fr. minimus. See Minim.]

Editors Contribution(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. minimum

   A specific amount or limit allowed or permitted by law, legislation or authority.

   The minimum wage allowed by law to be paid to workers is set at different rates in different countries.

   Submitted by MaryC on July 7, 2016  

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'minimum' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #3366

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'minimum' in Written Corpus Frequency: #2929

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'minimum' in Nouns Frequency: #1772

4. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'minimum' in Adjectives Frequency: #447

How to pronounce minimum?

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   Alex

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   Daniel

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   Karen

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of minimum in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of minimum in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of minimum in a Sentence

1. One Bush bundler:

   He made minimum of $14 million.

2. Grant Duwe:

   The 61% is actually a minimum estimate.

3. Marco Rubio:

   I don't believe the minimum wage law works.

4. Christopher Granville:

   They are going to do the minimum necessary.

5. Donald Trump:

   I would say a minimum of one year, maybe two years.

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