minimum

Definition

  • noun: the lowest number or amount that is possible or allowed
  • noun: the least quantity assignable, admissible, or possible
  • usually singular
  • synonyms: leas, token, stripped

Examples

  • a 'minimum security prison' [=a prison in which prisoners are allowed more freedom than in most other prisons because they are not considered dangerous or likely to escape]

  • Ten years is the 'minimum' needed. = We'll need 10 years 'at a/the minimum'. [=we'll need at least 10 years]

  • We need to keep expenses 'to a (bare) minimum'. [=we need to keep expenses as low as possible]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) a hamburger before? No, I've seen one. I just have never eaten one. Abnegation eat plain food. Plant-based diet with no sauces and a minimum of seasoning. Which textbook did you swallow? Nice to meet you, too. I'm Will. Erudite. Of course you are. No offense, but I'm surprised (..)
    2014 Divergent