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

  • (..) . -l won! -Ah, man! -Well, Stretch takes the round. -You lost! Okay, minimum bet, five Monopoly. -Coyote's wild. -Here, here. -Two greens here. -Changing two double A's. Hey, what do you guys think (..)
    2010 Toy Story 3