least common multiple
Definition of least common multiple - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
mathematicsTECH. smallest number divisible by a set of numbersTECH.
- The least common multiple of 4 and 5 is 20.
- Finding the least common multiple is essential in algebra.
- Teachers often ask students to calculate the least common multiple.
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Expressions with least
especially important or noteworthy among others
She has many talents, not least her singing ability.
emphasizing the importance of the last item
Last but certainly not least, we thank our sponsors.
emphasizes that the final mentioned item is equally important
She thanked her family, her friends, and last but not least, her dog.
not at all, used to stress complete absence
I was not the least surprised by her decision.
emphasizes the minimum level, amount, or outcome possible
At the very least, you should call her.
in the slightest degree or in any respect
She didn't mind in the least.
something of minimal importance or priority
The weather is the least of my concerns today.
minor issue compared to bigger problems
Losing my keys is the least of my problems.
easiest way to do something, often to avoid problems
He always takes the path of least resistance.
indicates a minor issue among bigger problems
We have no food, but that's the least of the problems.
in the smallest degree or amount
He wasn't the least bit interested in the offer.
path of minimal opposition or effort in any situation
He always takes the line of least resistance when solving problems.
basic trait shared by all members of a group
The panel discussion tried to find the least common denominator among all the proposals.
emphasizes something as the least likely or least important
I don't want to go, least of all in the rain.
the smallest concern among more important ones
The broken vase is the least of my worries now.
less talk helps forget problems quickly
After the argument, he thought, “Least said, soonest forgotten.”
expresses understatement about a situation or fact
The rehearsal was chaos, to say the least we could say.
emphasizes an important reason among others
She was happy, not least because she got the job.
smallest part of a bigger problem or situation
The cost was the least of it; the delay was worse.
used to suggest an understatement
The weather was cold, to say the least.
emphasize understatement of a situation or statement
The movie was interesting, to say the very least.
not less than a specific amount
You should save at least $20 a week.
not less than a specified amount or number
There were at the least twenty people at the meeting.
possess the smallest amount or number of something
She has the least money among her friends.
Expressions with common
shared by two or more parties
They have nothing in common.
ordinary people or things
He considered himself just one of the common clay.
theme or characteristic shared by different things or people
The common thread among these stories is their focus on resilience.
ability to connect with and appeal to ordinary people
The politician's common touch won many votes.
reach an agreement or understanding
After hours of discussion, they managed to find common ground.
very ordinary or unremarkable
The design of the house is common as dirt.
very ordinary or lacking sophistication
His manners are common as muck.
basic trait shared by all members of a group
The panel discussion tried to find the least common denominator among all the proposals.
least complex level that is acceptable to most people
The show aims for the lowest common denominator to ensure broad appeal.
minimal practical understanding or wisdom
She showed an ounce of common sense by bringing an umbrella.
agreed upon by everyone involved
The decision was made by common consent.
someone very practical and wise
She has a PhD in common sense and always knows the right thing to do.
cooperate to achieve a shared goal
The two companies made common cause to fight pollution.
mild viral illness causing runny nose, cough, and sore throat
He missed school because of a common cold.
edible root-like spice used to flavor many cooked dishes
She added grated common ginger to the soup for extra flavor.
information known by most people
It's common knowledge that the Earth orbits the Sun.
name widely recognized or used
He goes by the common name of Bob in his community.
typical member of the public
Policies should benefit the common person.
room in a school or college for relaxation and socializing
Students gathered in the common room to discuss their projects.
good judgment in practical matters
Using common sense, he avoided the dangerous shortcut home.
method or approach frequently used
The common way to solve this problem is by using a calculator.
share characteristics or interests with someone or something
They have in common a love for music.
share no interests, qualities, or similarities with someone or something
They have nothing in common and rarely talk.
shared concern or hobby that brings people together
They discovered a common interest in hiking during the trip.
Expressions with multiple
various reasons influencing an outcome
Multiple factors led to the team's victory.
offering options to select the correct one
She prefers multiple-choice over essay questions.
use of one thing for several different purposes or activities
The community center was designed for multiple use by local groups.
birth with more than one baby
She experienced a multiple birth with twins.
two or more orgasms in quick succession
She experienced a multiple orgasm during their intimate moment.
allowing more than one entry or access
She applied for a multiple-entry visa.
store that is part of a chain
The multiple shop offers the same products nationwide.
integer that can be divided by two or more numbers
12 is a common multiple of 3 and 4.
status of being a citizen of multiple countries
She enjoys multiple citizenship, allowing her to vote in two countries.
repeated brain injuries from impacts or blows
The athlete suffered multiple concussions during his career.
smallest multiple shared by all numbers in a set
Finding the lowest common multiple helps in adding fractions.
statistical measure of relationship strength between variables
The multiple correlation coefficient was high, indicating a strong relationship.
pregnancy in which two or more babies grow in the womb together
The doctor explained the extra risks of a multiple pregnancy with triplets.
statistical method predicting a variable using others
Multiple regression helps in predicting sales based on advertising and price.
chronic disease damaging brain and spinal cord, causing weakness and vision loss
Multiple sclerosis can make walking and seeing difficult.
rule that mass amounts in different compounds compare as small integers
The law of multiple proportions explains these compound mass ratios.
measure of association between one quantity and several others, used for forecasting
The study reported a high multiple correlation for the test score and predictors.
making one picture by layering two or more shots on film
She created a haunting portrait through multiple exposure.
communication method sharing one channel by giving users separate time slots
The older mobile network used time division multiple access for voice calls.
different forms of a gene in a population
Multiple alleles determine the color of rabbit fur.
method resolution based on multiple arguments' types at runtime
Multiple dispatch allows more flexible method selection in programming.
increase in the price-earnings ratio of stocks
The company's multiple expansion attracted many investors.
asexual reproduction in unicellular organisms forming daughter cells
Multiple fission occurs in some protozoa.
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acr: Least Common Multiple
smallest number divisible by given numbers
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- French:plus petit multiple commun, ...
- German:kleinstes gemeinsames Vielfaches, ...
- Italian:minimo comune multiplo, ...
- Spanish:mínimo común múltiplo, ...
- Portuguese:mínimo múltiplo comum, ...
- Chinese:最小公倍数, ...
- Japanese:最小公倍数, ...
- Arabic:المُضَاعَفُ المُشْتَرَكُ الأَصْغَرُ, ...
- Hebrew:מְכַנֶּה מְשֻתָּף קָטָן בְּיוֹתֵר, ...
- Russian:наименьшее общее кратное, ...
- Ukrainian:найменше спільне кратне, ...
- Hindi:लघुत्तम समापवर्त्य, ...
- Bengali:লঘুগ, ...
- Catalan:múltiple comú més petit, ...
- Czech:nejmenší společný násobek, ...
- Danish:mindste fælles multiplum, ...
- Dutch:kleinst gemene veelvoud, ...
- Greek:ελάχιστο κοινό πολλαπλάσιο, ...
- Hungarian:legkisebb közös többszörös, ...
- Khmer:គុណរួមតូចបំផុត, ...
- Korean:최소 공배수, ...
- Persian:کمترین مضرب مشترک, ...
- Polish:najmniejsza wspólna wielokrotność, ...
- Portuguese (BR):mínimo múltiplo comum, ...
- Romanian:cel mai mic multiplu comun, ...
- Swedish:minsta gemensamma multipel, ...
- Thai:ตัวคูณร่วมน้อย, ...
- Turkish:ekok, ...
- Vietnamese:bội số chung nhỏ nhất, ...
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