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Grammar : Adj, noun
Spell : min-uh-muh m
Phonetic Transcription : ˈmɪn ə məm

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Définition of minimum

Origin :
  • 1660s, "smallest portion into which matter is divisible," from Latin minimum "smallest" (thing), neuter of minimus "smallest, least," superlative of minor "smaller" (see minor). Meaning "least amount attainable" is from 1670s.
  • adj least, lowest
  • noun lowest amount
Example sentences :
  • The thing is done with thoroughness, but at a minimum of cost.
  • Extract from : « In the Heart of Vosges » by Matilda Betham-Edwards
  • The inexperienced does not know how to meet them with a minimum of effort.
  • Extract from : « The Forest » by Stewart Edward White
  • This is the minimum amount which can be sold on the Exchange.
  • Extract from : « About sugar buying for Jobbers » by B. W. Dyer
  • Horses and mules are placed in Class II, with a minimum weight of 1,400 kg.
  • Extract from : « The Railroad Question » by William Larrabee
  • Actually, Arrill seemed to get along with a minimum of government.
  • Extract from : « Grove of the Unborn » by Lyn Venable
  • Here at least, the means of deception were reduced to a minimum.
  • Extract from : « The Book of Khalid » by Ameen Rihani
  • In my judgment the United States must come to a maximum and minimum tariff.
  • Extract from : « Latin America and the United States » by Elihu Root
  • They could be installed and connected with a minimum of trouble and expense.
  • Extract from : « The Age of Invention » by Holland Thompson
  • Minimum prices on same will be announced on December 11, 1914.
  • Extract from : « The New York Stock Exchange in the Crisis of 1914 » by Henry George Stebbins Noble
  • This is a minimum of 20 feet for secondary roads and ranges from 24 to 30 feet for main roads.
  • Extract from : « American Rural Highways » by T. R. Agg

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