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.

   Etymology: From minimus

2. minimum(Noun)

   The smallest amount.

   Etymology: From minimus

3. minimum(Noun)

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

   Etymology: From minimus

4. minimum(Noun)

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

   Etymology: 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

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

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

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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. Tim Hoettges:

   Creating clarity means that we will pay out the minimum dividend not only if the deal goes through, but also in the unlikely event of a no-deal scenario.

2. Mohammed Afkhami:

   It's hard not to find a work that either resonates with you or, at least at the very minimum, you aesthetically like, there's something there for everybody.

3. The SNB:

   The costs of maintaining the minimum exchange rate of CHF 1.20 per euro would have been out of all proportion to the benefits for the economy.

4. Marc Waha:

   Given Didi's reported high market share, any increment would attract MOFCOM's attention. But for the parties to seek pre-closing approval, each has to meet the minimum sales threshold. That's where it's unclear whether an anti-trust filing would be required.

5. Andrew Peadon:

   They're just selling their stock, trying to hang onto the bare minimum, the pain here will last another four or five years after the drought, that's for sure.

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