Noun

Singular minimum

Plural minimums or minima

minimum (plural minimums or minima)

  1. The lowest limit.
  2. The smallest amount.
    He always tries to get away with doing the minimum.
  3. (astronomy) A period of minimum brightness or energy intensity (of a star).
    The Maunder minimum of the Sun reportedly corresponded to a period of great cold on Earth.
  4. (statistics) The smallest member of a batch or sample or the lower bound of a probability distribution.

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Mon Aug 31 07:47:11 2009

The largest and the smallest element of a set are called extreme values, absolute extrema, extreme records, or optima.

For a differentiable function f, if f(x0) is an extreme value for the set of all values f(x), and if x0 is in the interior of the domain of f, then x0 is a critical point, by Fermat's theorem.

The point or points at which a function assumes its maximum (respectively, minimum) value are called the arg max (respectively, arg min): the arguments (inputs) at which the maximum (respectively, minimum) occurs.

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Sat Sep 12 21:34:45 2009

What is the minimum amount of memory you need to operate a laptop?
Q. I'm looking to buy a Dell Inspiron 13. Everything I am reading about laptops is more confusing than helpful. The price seems to enlarge with the amount of memory. Is there a minimum amount you need? I am purchasing one mostly to do a lot of writing. Thank you for any help.
Asked by Moon on the Water - Mon Aug 10 16:13:43 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. If writing is your primary concern, then any off-the-shelf computer will be more than adequate. I'm also a writer and my suggestion is to use any extra $$$ to invest in an external USB hard drive and a USB thumb drive so that you can routinely backup all of your documents for safekeeping. Memory will be the least of your challenges. I backup daily.
Answered by David K - Mon Aug 10 16:34:56 2009

What is the minimum Credit Score requirement to purchase a home?
Q. I am working on rebuilding my credit, and believe I can reach 600 in the next couple of months. I'm looking at possibly buying a nice starter home, and there are many in my area in the $50,000-$60,000 price range that I could easily afford. I'd be able to get the 20% down that is usually desired. I'm gainfully employed, making about 50k/year. So what is the minimum score I should work for before even thinking about talking to a Real Estate Agent?
Asked by tyldak - Wed Dec 26 18:11:34 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Obviously the higher your score, the lower the rate of interest you can obtain. According to the My Fico website, you are looking at an interest rate of 9.249% with a credit score of 580-619. If you score goes up to 620-659, then the rate decreases to 7.08%. So I wouldn't talk to a lender until you get your score up to 620. The rate keeps going down incrementally the higher your score - those with near perfect credit can get a rate of 5.764%. I'm curious about your statement about being able to "get the 20% down". How are you going to get the 20% down? The source of those funds is important to the lender. Basically you can't borrow that money from anyone. If a family member is going to give you that money, they will have to sign… [cont.]
Answered by jamie5987 - Wed Dec 26 18:23:01 2007

What is the minimum requirement for a marine officer?
Q. Just wondering say I get commissioned as an officer what would be the minimum amount of years I would have to spend in the military? Again just wondering.
Asked by J_K - Sat Nov 29 13:37:17 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. When I went in, in 1998, the absolute minimum active duty time was 3.5 years, followed by a 4.5 year obligation as an inactive reservist. To my knowledge nothing has changed. The main exception would be pilots, I believe they owe a full 8 years of active duty. Find your local Officer Selection Officer (OSO) to get it from the horse's mouth.
Answered by NARCD - Tue Dec 2 21:55:29 2008

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