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."
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