1. the smallest or lowest amount, quantity, or degree that is possible or allowed

1. being the smallest or lowest amount, quantity, or degree that is possible or allowed

Examples

• The minimum wage in this state is fifteen dollars per hour.
• You need a minimum of three years of experience for this job.
• Please keep noise to a minimum during the exam.
• The minimum temperature last night was below freezing.
• She did the minimum amount of work required to pass the class.
• The minimum age for voting is eighteen years old.
• We need a minimum of ten people to start the program.