"minimum" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈmɪn.ɪ.məm/ [UK], /ˈmɪn.ə.məm/ [US] Audio: en-us-minimum.ogg [US] Forms: minimum [singular], minimums or minima [plural]
Head templates: {{noun|3=minima}} [POS TABLE]
  1. The minimum is the lowest number, size, amount, etc. that exists, that is allowed, or that is possible. Synonyms: least
    Sense id: simple-minimum-en-noun-4m9rb4Nu
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          "text": "Try to keep drinking to a minimum at school."
        },
        {
          "text": "A minimum of three workers is needed to do the job."
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