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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Some financial advisors work with younger investors and don't have minimum asset requirements.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025 -
The Writers Guild is reminding members that writing for verticals or micro-dramas — the latest trend that is providing a lifetime to fledging actors and entry-level scribes — is covered by the minimum basic agreement (MBA).—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Fewest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fewest. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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