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• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈmɪn.ɪ.məm/Category:Entries with IPA pronunciation
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈmɪn.ə.məm/Category:Entries with IPA pronunciation

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• Hyphenation: min‧imumCategory:2-syllable words

Noun

1. The minimum is the lowest number, size, amount, etc. that exists, that is allowed, or that is possible.
   • Synonym: least
   • Antonym: maximum

   Try to keep drinking to a minimum at school.

   A minimum of three workers is needed to do the job.