[ˈmɪnɪməm], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the least or smallest amount or quantity possible, attainable, or required
(e.g: keep costs to a minimum)


Phrases:
- at a minimum

Origin:
mid 17th century: from Latin, neuter of minimus ‘least’

[ˈmɪnɪməm], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- smallest or lowest
(e.g: this can be done with the minimum amount of effort)


Phrases:
- at a minimum

Origin:
mid 17th century: from Latin, neuter of minimus ‘least’