minimum

7 definitions • 14 examples

the smallest amount or number allowed or possible:

Wage increases are being kept to a minimum because of the recession.

Let's hope we can get the job done with a minimum of interference.

We need a minimum of ten people to play this game.

used to describe something that is the smallest or least allowed or possible:

This certificate is the minimum qualification required to teach English in most language schools.

18 is the minimum age for entering most nightclubs.

at the least:

She thinks that you should do three exercise classes a week minimum.

being the smallest amount or number allowed or possible:

Her lawyer asked the judge to give her the minimum sentence.

the smallest amount or number allowed or possible:

keep sth to a minimum Wage increases are being kept to a minimum because of the recession.

with the minimum of sth They installed the new computer system with the minimum of fuss, so there was no disruption at all to our work.

Staff earn a minimum of $15 an hour.

He only does the bare minimum of work and shows no enthusiasm at all.

used for describing something that is the smallest allowed or possible:

You will pay a lot of interest on a credit card if you only pay off the minimum amount each month.

A degree is the minimum qualification for a highly-skilled worker's visa.

not less than a particular number or amount:

You have to work here for six months minimum before you qualify for a bonus.