as in smallest
being the least in amount, number, or size possible
there's not the slightest chance that your plan will work
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Adjective
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The small core teams who operate them are usually experts in biodiversity and community engagement, but not marketing.—
Michelle Greenwald,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025 -
The motherboard is quite a bit smaller than the Framework Laptop 13 board, and the two are definitely not interchangeable.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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The investment in proper support is minimal compared to the high cost of losing, replacing, and re-training top talent.—
Justine Sterling Converse,
Time,
16 June 2025
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Refurbished to Grade-A standards, the device arrives in near-mint condition with minimal to no cosmetic wear.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
14 June 2025
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“Slightest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slightest. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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