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adjective

Definition of minimumnext
as in lowest
being the least in amount, number, or size possible spent the minimum amount necessary to acquire the property

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noun

as in modicum

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Recent Examples of minimum
Adjective
Because these promotions are awarded in site credits rather than cash, be sure to review playthrough requirements, minimum odds, and expiration windows before claiming. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026 Vice Mayor Ben Sorensen recommended the minimum age for riders should be lower than 16. — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026
Noun
Molaei said that researchers will select up to 5,000 people, with a minimum of 1,600 people, who submitted ticks to CAES to participate in a study. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 14 Oct. 2026 The stipend program is funded through Proposition 98, a 1988 constitutional amendment in California that establishes an annual minimum funding level for K-12 schools and community colleges every year. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for minimum
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimum
  1. smallest
  2. modicum
  3. minimal
  4. minim
  5. semblance
  6. syllable
  7. ounce
  8. spark
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
Noun
  • The story might have at least a modicum of suspense if any of the upstanding townspeople were seen as struggling with the idea of murdering a trusted friend.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The European Space Agency has 23 member states, which provide funding in three-year increments, offering a modicum of stability for ESA’s programs at the expense of agility.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of modicum
Adjective
  • Aircraft design prioritizes minimal weight to generate lift and maintain stability.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The collarless neckline and minimal front keep the focus on its proportions, while the darker gray buttons down the front provide some contrast.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of minimal
Noun
  • Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat.
    — courant.com, courant.com, 30 June 2017
Definition of minim
Noun
  • Majidi’s matter-of-fact style of shooting underlines the cold reality that Soulan tries to navigate, and strips away any semblance of potential didacticism.
    — Kambole Campbell, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
  • While there is some semblance of natural resource extraction, such as timber, seafood catches and cranberries, for the most part, the coastal town of about 1,400 people has had to pivot to invigorate the economy.
    — Saige Miller, NPR, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of semblance
Noun
  • Other times, Horton acknowledged a Mamukelashvili three by using just his last name, experimenting with which of the many syllables to emphasize.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Solfege is a music-teaching method that uses syllables to represent notes on a musical scale.
    — Kaicey Baylor, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of syllable
Noun
  • At 66 ounces, one bag covers dinner more than once, which is the whole point of buying it at Costco.
    — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 15 Oct. 2026
  • At Smart & Final, an all-chocolate Halloween candy mix costs $24-99 for 160 pieces, or about 41 cents per ounce.
    — Kristine Lazar, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of ounce
Noun
  • People were urged to exercise extreme caution with any outdoor activities involving fire or potential sparks.
    — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Already sporting offers from Illinois and Michigan, Holcomb has provided a huge spark offensively for Brother Rice (6-2, 1-1), according to senior receiver Lucas Strang.
    — Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of spark

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