minimum

/mɪnɪˈmʌm/

Definitions

1. noun

the smallest amount or quantity possible or required

“The minimum age to vote in this country is 18.”

2. noun

the least expensive or cheapest option

“This hotel room is the minimum I can afford.”

3. adjective

being the lowest or smallest amount possible

“This is the minimum amount of time required to complete the task.”

4. verb

to bring to the lowest point or reduce to the smallest amount possible

“The company will have to minimum its expenses in order to stay afloat.”

Synonyms

  • least
  • smallest

Antonyms

  • largest
  • maximum