as in lowest
being the least in amount, number, or size possible
the gymnast won the gold medal only because he made the fewest mistakes
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minimum
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The Kings point guard situation remains a pressing question mark going forward as Westbrook, who’s on a veteran minimum contract for this season, and combo-guard Malik Monk are the team’s only point guards currently in their rotation.—
HECTOR AMEZCUA,
Sacbee.com,
1 Feb. 2026 -
He was released after serving 13 months in a minimum-security prison following a plea deal that granted him federal immunity.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Fewest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fewest. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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