minimum

minimum is on the Academic Word List.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈmɪn.ɪ.məm/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈmɪn.ə.məm/

• Audio (US)

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• Hyphenation: min‧imum

Noun

Singular minimum

Plural minimums or minima

1. The minimum is the lowest number, size, amount, etc. that exists, that is allowed, or that is possible.
   • Synonym: least
   • Antonym: maximum

   Try to keep drinking to a minimum at school.

   A minimum of three workers is needed to do the job.

Related words

• minimal
• minimise/minimize

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