setminimum

verb

UK /ˌsɛt ˈmɪnɪməm/

US /ˌsɛt ˈmɪnɪməm/

To set a minimum means to choose the smallest amount that is allowed.

The teacher set a minimum of five books for the reading challenge.

SYNONYMS

set a lower limit establish a floor fix a minimum set a baseline

RELATED WORDS

minimum threshold limit baseline floor

OTHER MEANINGS

2. To make the lowest possible value fixed in a computer program or setting.

The app lets you set a minimum password length.

3. To decide the least number of people or things needed for something.

They set a minimum of ten players for the game.

4. To put the smallest allowed price on something.

The shop set a minimum bid for the old bike.