AWL Sublist 6 · Academic Word

minimum

/ˈmɪnɪməm/ Syllables: ˈmin·i·mum

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Arabic Translation & Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

The smallest amount or level allowed or required.

Synonyms

least lowest floor

Antonyms

maximum peak

Translations

minimum in Arabic

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Arabic Meaning

الحد الأدنى، أقل قدر

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Easy Explanation (Arabic)

أصغر كمية أو مستوى مسموح به أو مطلوب.

Easy Explanation

Minimum is the lowest allowed amount. Degree programmes set minimum credit requirements students must complete before graduation.

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Memory TipMinimum is the floor — the least you can have or do.

Contextual Examples

Applicants must meet the minimum language score before the admissions committee reviews portfolios.

The ethics protocol sets a minimum sample size to ensure adequate statistical power for detection.

Students need a minimum grade in prerequisite courses to enroll in advanced econometrics modules.

Word Families & Pronunciation