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minimum
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Definitions

  1. 1. minimum
  2. 2. lowest
  3. 3. at a minimum
This noun means the absolute minimum — the smallest amount or degree that is acceptable or necessary. It is used when you want to express keeping something as low as possible while still meeting a requirement. You will often see it in phrases meaning "to keep something to a minimum."

Example sentences

Sentence 1

In the new employee training, we'll cover the essentials and keep it to the minimum.

Sentence 2

Can the revisions to that contract be kept to a minimum?

Sentence 3

I stuck to the facts and kept any emotion to a minimum.

Sentence 4

Right at the end, everyone confirmed together: "Keep the damage to a minimum!"

Sentence 5

I want to avoid triggers as much as possible and keep my stress to a minimum.