minimum

minimum
The smallest amount or lowest limit. [L. smallest, least]

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min·i·mum 'min-ə-məm n, pl -i·ma -ə-mə or -i·mums
1) the least quantity assignable, admissible, or possible
2) the lowest degree or amount of variation (as of temperature) reached or recorded
minimum adj of, relating to, or constituting a minimum <meet the \minimum psychiatric needs of the country (E. A. Strecker)> <establishing \minimum standards for medical education (CIBA Symposia)>

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min·i·mum (minґĭ-məm) pl. minґima [L. “smallest”] 1. the smallest amount or lowest limit. 2. minimal.

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  • Minimum — Min i*mum, n.; pl. {Minima}. [L., fr. minimus. See {Minim}.] The least quantity assignable, admissible, or possible, in a given case; hence, a thing of small consequence; opposed to {maximum}. [1913 Webster] {Minimum thermometer}, a thermometer… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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