ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Minimum is Latin for smallest, so clearly English speakers have done less than the minimum amount of messing with the meaning of this word. Obviously, the opposite is maximum. At minimum, you should know that the word means the smallest limit of something.

Detailed explanation-2: -iota, scintilla, shred, smidge, smidgen, smidgeon, smidgin, tittle, whit. a tiny or scarcely detectable amount.

Detailed explanation-3: -1. the least possible amount, degree, or quantity. 2. the least amount recorded, allowed, or reached: the minimum in our temperature record this month was 50°. 3.

Detailed explanation-4: -1. smallest in size, amount, degree, etc.; slightest. He gave the least amount of money of anyone. 2.

Detailed explanation-5: -When something is stated as the minimum, it means that is the least acceptable “thing”. It could mean money, amount of education, skills, etc. “At least” could basically mean the same thing. “At least” is used more in conversation.