lowest

adjective

as in smallest
being the least in amount, number, or size possible I play my radio at the lowest volume, but the neighbors still complain about the noise

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  1. smallest
  2. minimum
Adjective
  • While that’s painful for house hunters, note that the surge was the 18th-smallest among states and trailed the 93% jump nationally.
    — Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Definition of smallest
Adjective
  • Nasdaq listing rules require companies to meet financial and liquidity thresholds, including minimum market value, public float, shareholder count and share-price requirements.
    — Lee Ying Shan,Jenny Lee, CNBC, 10 July 2026
  • The minimum property investment threshold is CVE 8,821,200 (around $94,000) but is dependent on the property location.
    — Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of minimum
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