noun a small quantity or amount of something
adjective relating to a small amount or quantity
Politicians often promise a modicum of change but rarely deliver.
Researchers need a modicum of evidence to support their claims.
The author's writing style lacked even a modicum of creativity.
The company saw a modicum of growth in the last quarter.
A modicum of effort is required to succeed in school.
The writer struggled to find even a modicum of inspiration for their latest novel.
The psychologist was able to detect a modicum of improvement in their patient's mental health after several sessions.
The teacher was disappointed by the modicum of effort shown by some of their students in completing the assignment.
The chef was known for adding a modicum of spice to all their dishes to enhance the flavor.
The engineer was able to achieve a modicum of success in fixing the technical issue with the machine.