Difference between Minimum and Least

MINIMUM vs LEAST: NOUN

The least possible quantity or degree.
The lowest degree or amount reached or recorded; the lower limit of variation.
A lower limit permitted by law or other authority.
A sum of money set by a nightclub or restaurant as the least amount each patron must spend on food and drink.
The smallest number in a finite set of numbers.
A value of a function that is less than any other value of the function over a specific interval.
The smallest amount or degree; the least quantity assignable in a given case: opposed to maximum; in mathematics, that pointwhere a function has a less value than for any neighboring values of the variable.
The least quantity assignable, admissible, or possible, in a given case; hence, a thing of small consequence; -- opposed to maximum.
A thermometer for recording the lowest temperature since its last adjustment.
The lowest limit.
The smallest amount.
A period of minimum brightness or energy intensity (of a star).
A lower bound of a set which is also an element of that set.
The smallest member of a batch or sample or the lower bound of a probability distribution.
The point on a curve where the tangent changes from negative on the left to positive on the right
The smallest possible quantity

The least possible
Of, consisting of, or representing the lowest possible amount or degree permissible or attainable.
To the lowest degree.

Having or being distinguished by diminutive size
Lowest in importance or rank.
Smallest in magnitude or degree.
Slightest or tiniest.
At the least estimate, consideration, chance, etc.; being no less than; hence, at any rate; at all events; even. See However.
Smallest, either in size or degree; shortest; lowest; most unimportant
Minimal in magnitude
The superlative of `little' that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by `the'; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

Used to form the superlative
To or in the lowest or smallest degree.
Used for forming superlatives of adjectives, especially those that do not form the superlative by adding -est.

Of the smallest possible amount or degree; least; smallest: as, a minimum charge.
Indicating or registering the lowest quantity or degree: as, a minimum thermometer.

Used to form the superlative, smallest in size or degree
An obsolete spelling of lest.
Smallest; little in size or degree, etc., beyond all others: answering as superlative to little.
In the smallest or lowest degree; in a degree below all others: as, to reward those who least deserve it.
(idiom) (in the least) At all.
(idiom) (least of all) Particularly not.
(idiom) (at least) Used to emphasize a somewhat positive aspect following a negative one.
(idiom) (at least) According to the lowest possible assessment; not less than.
(idiom) (at least) Regardless of what has occurred or will occur; in any case.

Maximum, Tokenish, Stripped down, Lower limit, Stripped, Bottom, Borderline, Smallest, Token, Marginal, Negligible, Lowest, Nominal, Least, Minimal

Even, Worst, Earliest, Fewer, Most, Than, More, Only, To the lowest degree, Small, Slightest, Minimal, Smallest, Lowest, Minimum

Limit, Maximum, Tokenish, Stripped down, Stripped, Bottom, Borderline, Smallest, Token, Marginal, Negligible, Lowest, Nominal, Least, Minimal

Age, Even, Worst, Earliest, Fewer, Most, Than, More, Only, Small, Slightest, Minimal, Smallest, Lowest, Minimum

Legislatively established minimum sentences to which a criminal defendant must, at a minimum, be sentenced following conviction of a particular crime.
The amounts listed approximate minimum purchase obligations, base compensation, and guaranteed minimum royalty payments the Company is obligated to pay under these agreements.
If minimum wage goes up, we pay minimum wage.
Many schools specify a minimum GPA requirement, but this is often just the bare minimum to submit an application without immediately getting rejected.
Minimum size of camp, and minimum facilities; time of operation.
The parcel must have a minimum of sixty d Senior Housing Development have no minimum frontage requirement.
Work is carried out within the time allowed, within minimum noise and minimum disruption to guests.
Minimum income tax and alternative minimum tax are applied under the same concept.
Minimum wage The minimum monthly salary in Latvia is determined by the Cabinet.
WAGESVietnam currently applies two different minimum wages simultaneously, the Basic Minimum Wage and the Regional Minimum Wages.

Moisturize your skin at least twice a day.
Your corporation must have at least one incorporator.
Odd to say the least, but here goes.
These are trying times, to say the least.
ECF Unavailability has been posted, the filer shall attempt to file the document electronically at least two times, separated by at least one hour.
Passport valid for at least three months after the expiry date of the visa being requested and containing at least two blank pages.
In my view, it is at least arguable that Indonesia is at least partly monist as a matter of law.
Sets goals and acts to improve upon at least three measures across at least three of the four categories.
In this quiz, you will order numbers from greatest to least and least to greatest.
At the very least, testing this out would not be a task for the risk averse, to say the least.

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