Engineering Optimization

noun a grammatical number category referring to two items or units

adjective relating to or composed of two parts

• The research study focused on the dual nature of human behavior.
• She enjoys using her dual monitors for work.
• I'm loving the dual exhaust on my new car.
• His dual personality makes it hard to know which side of him will show up.

adjective smallest in size, amount, degree, etc.

adverb used to indicate the smallest amount or degree

• It is important to consider all possible options and choose the one that will cause the least amount of harm.
• I always try to pick the option that will cost me the least amount of money.
• I'll go with the one that will be the cheapest, at least that way I won't be broke.
• Out of all the paths I could take, I chose the one that seemed to offer the least resistance.

noun the greatest or highest possible amount, degree, or intensity

adjective as great, high, or intense as possible or permitted

• The maximum weight limit for this elevator is 2000 pounds.
• I can only stay for a maximum of two hours.
• I'm gonna give it my all and go for the maximum score.
• She reached the maximum level of frustration and couldn't take it anymore.