Definitions for minimum
ˈmɪn ə məmmin·i·mum

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. minimum, lower limitnoun

   the smallest possible quantity

2. minimumadjective

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

3. minimal, minimumadjective

   the least possible

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

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. minimumnoun

   The lowest limit.

2. minimumnoun

   The smallest amount.

3. minimumnoun

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

4. minimumnoun

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

5. Etymology: From minimus

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. minimum

   In mathematical analysis, the maxima and minima (the respective plurals of maximum and minimum) of a function, known collectively as extrema (the plural of extremum), are the largest and smallest value of the function, either within a given range (the local or relative extrema), or on the entire domain (the global or absolute extrema). Pierre de Fermat was one of the first mathematicians to propose a general technique, adequality, for finding the maxima and minima of functions. As defined in set theory, the maximum and minimum of a set are the greatest and least elements in the set, respectively. Unbounded infinite sets, such as the set of real numbers, have no minimum or maximum.

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1. minimum

   Minimum refers to the smallest or lowest quantity, degree, or value achievable or recorded in a set of data, series, or range. It can also refer to the lowest limit or point, or the least amount required or permitted.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Minimumnoun

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

2. 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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How to say minimum in sign language?

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. Danny Fuentes:

   We are sick and tired of the hospital only doing the bare minimum, time and time again, we are forced to take unsafe patient loads. We are humans, and we are burnt-out. And we are tired. And the hospital doesn’t seem to care. All they see are profits. We don’t want to be out here. We would much rather be with our patients. We need a fair contract to protect our patients.

2. Rick Scott:

   President Biden had the chance to actually stand up to Beijing’s genocide and human rights abuses, but again, he has chosen appeasement and weakness over strength and resolve, time and time again, Biden does the bare minimum when it comes to dealing with China and it’s absolutely unacceptable.

3. Ted Wheeler:

   We’re actively working to recruit and retain our best officers to better protect Portlanders, and I’ve set a goal to hire 300 police staff over the next three years to get closer to minimum staffing levels for the Portland Police Bureau, my administration will continue to lead in prioritizing public safety, and we’re not going to stop until peace returns to Portland.

4. Rose Richeson:

   The requirement is consistent with DoD policy which require a minimum of two personnel, any number of personnel above two that is provided in support of military funeral honors is based on local resources available.

5. Jason Rantz:

   If they cut down their hours to stay on those subsidies because the $15 per hour minimum wage didn’t actually help get them out of poverty, all you’ve done is put a burden on the business and given false hope to a lot of people.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=minimum
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Minimum
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minimum
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minimum
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=minimum