as few as
Definition of as few as
—used to suggest that a number or amount is surprisingly small The procedure is recommended by as few as one out of five doctors. As few as half the students passed the test.
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fewplay
: not many persons or things
: consisting of or amounting to only a small number
: a small number of units or individuals
: a special limited number
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