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minimum

adjective
 
 
/ˈmɪn.ɪ.məm/ (written abbreviation min.)

Definition

B1 describes 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.Maximum and minimum
(Definition of minimum adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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