minimum
noun [ C, usually singular ]
uk/ˈmɪnɪməm/ us(written abbreviation min.)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.
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maximum noun
minimum
adjective
uk/ˈmɪnɪməm/ us(written abbreviation min.)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.
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maximum adjective
minimum
adverb
uk/ˈmɪnɪməm/ us(written abbreviation min.) informal
not less than a particular number or amount:
You have to work here for six months minimum before you qualify for a bonus.