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

How to pronounce minimum?

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   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

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   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

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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. Antonio Carlos de Oliveira:

   Money is speaking loudest, there's no way to ensure the minimum conditions of security are respected or that the environmental bodies will make proper supervision.

2. Roberto Cadiz:

   We hope to be able to outline a minimum core of rights and duties relevant to climate justice.

3. Cory Booker:

   You know what you need to donate to political campaigns?Disposable income, the way we fix it this is we take Martin Luther Kingsmessage of a guaranteed minimum income, a freedom dividend of $ 1,000 a month for all Americans -- Id guarantee if we had a freedom dividend... I would not be the only candidate of color on this stage tonight.

4. Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake:

   This minimum damage cost does not include damaged vehicles, equipment and machinery. We urge foreign donors to channel their relief efforts through the government.

5. Dave Marsh:

   Six months at the absolute minimum, but a year is fine, too, they have to get away from this mentally and physically.

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