Pronunciation: /ˈæt ə ˈmɪnɪməm/
adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb to indicate the minimum level or extent required or expected
A1 At a minimum, she should be able to say hello in French.
A2 At a minimum, the student should be able to understand basic vocabulary.
B1 At a minimum, employees are required to attend a safety training session.
B2 At a minimum, candidates should have a bachelor's degree in a related field.
C1 At a minimum, the project should be completed within six months.
C2 At a minimum, the CEO is expected to have a thorough understanding of the company's financials.
preposition shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence, indicating the minimum level or amount
A1 At a minimum, bring a jacket in case it gets cold.
A2 You should have at a minimum two years of work experience for this job.
B1 The project requires at a minimum five team members to be successful.
B2 We need to have at a minimum a budget of $10,000 to launch this campaign.
C1 The company policy states that all employees must have at a minimum a bachelor's degree.
C2 The new law mandates that all vehicles must have at a minimum a certain level of emissions control.
formal It is recommended to arrive at the meeting at a minimum of five minutes early.
informal You should aim to have at least $20 at a minimum for the concert tickets.
slang You gotta have at least some snacks at a minimum for the road trip.
figurative To succeed in this project, you need to have determination at a minimum.
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