CEFR A2

minimum

noun, adjective

Meaning

The smallest possible amount or degree.

Examples

The minimum wage in this country is set by law.
You need a minimum score of 70% to pass the exam.

Synonyms: least, lowest, smallest, bare minimum

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minimum (A2)

noun, adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈmɪnəməm/

Definition

The smallest possible amount or degree.

Examples

The minimum wage in this country is set by law.
You need a minimum score of 70% to pass the exam.
The car has a minimum of 100 miles per gallon fuel efficiency.

How to Use minimum

minimum of (prepositional phrase): The smallest amount or number of something. — "The course requires a minimum of 30 hours of study."
minimum requirement (collocation): The smallest level of qualification or standard that is needed. — "Applicants must meet the minimum requirement for experience."
at a minimum (idiom): At the very least; no less than. — "We need at a minimum ten volunteers for the event."

Synonyms of minimum

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Antonyms of minimum

Words with the opposite meaning to minimum:

maximum

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