minimum

noun
UK: /ˈmɪn.ɪ.məm/
US: /ˈmɪn.ə.məm/

  1. The smallest amount or number allowed or possible.

    1. The minimum age is 18. [ ] [ ]
    2. We need a minimum of ten people to form a team, so invite more friends. [ ] [ ]

  2. The lowest level or point.

    1. Prices are at a minimum now. [ ] [ ]
    2. Efforts to reduce spending brought inflation down to a minimum level. [ ] [ ]
minimum adjective

  1. Smallest in amount or degree.

    1. I want the minimum amount of sugar. [ ] [ ]
    2. The doctor advised a minimum level of physical activity each day. [ ] [ ]

  2. Least possible.

    1. The minimum charge is $10. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company aims to achieve minimum disruption during the building work. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "minimum" in English means: The smallest amount or number allowed or possible., The lowest level or point..

The phonetic transcription of "minimum" is /ˈmɪn.ɪ.məm/ in British English and /ˈmɪn.ə.məm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "minimum": "The minimum age is 18.". More examples on the page.