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Definition of minimum weight - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
measurementlowest permitted or required weight for a person, object, or load
- The truck exceeded the minimum weight for the shipment.
- The ride has a minimum weight of 40 kilograms.
- Each entry must meet the minimum weight before judging.
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Expressions with minimum
least effort necessary to achieve a goal
She put in the bare minimum at work.
make sure something stays as small as possible
We should keep noise to a minimum during the test.
make something as small or little as possible
Please keep noise to a minimum during the test.
indicates the least amount or degree required
You need to study for two hours at a minimum.
spending the least money possible when doing something
They completed the project at minimum cost.
the least necessary conditions or standards
The job has minimum requirements for education and experience.
lowest age allowed or suitable for a specific activity or right
The minimum age for voting is eighteen in many countries.
lowest cost a seller agrees to accept in a deal
The homeowner set a minimum price before listing the house.
lowest money amount required before you can use a place or service
The minimum spend is $20 per guest.
in the lowest possible amount or degree
You should, at the minimum, call your parents once a week.
base rate for calculating loan interest
All loan agreements are based on the minimum lending rate.
workplace trend of doing minimal tasks on Mondays
Many companies are adopting bare minimum Monday to boost morale.
government system ensuring nobody’s income falls below a set level
The party proposed a guaranteed minimum income to reduce poverty.
smallest amount of money needed to start a project or business
The entrepreneur calculated the minimum capital for opening the restaurant.
smallest fee a customer must pay for a product or service
The restaurant has a minimum charge per person on weekends.
shortest punishment period a court is allowed to give for an offense
The crime carries a minimum sentence of five years in prison.
having the lowest level of security
The prison is a minimum-security facility.
smallest wage allowed by law or contract
She earns just above the minimum wage.
shortest distance at which equipment or weapon works effectively or safely
The missile has a minimum range below which it cannot be guided accurately.
smallest number of units that must be bought in one purchase
The supplier's minimum order quantity was 500 pieces per color.
basic abilities required to perform a job or task
The job requires minimum skills in computer programming.
lowest regular money amount guaranteed or required by law or policy
The new program aims to provide a minimum income to unemployed workers.
prison with fewer restrictions for low-risk inmates
He was transferred to a minimum security prison for good behavior.
Expressions with weight
have influence or importance in a situation
His opinion carries weight in the committee.
heavy weight that does not move
The crane lowered the dead weight onto the platform.
support a certain amount of weight physically
The bridge can hold weight up to 10 tons.
add weight to keep something in place
They used stones to weight down the tent.
carry something heavy without falling or breaking
The bridge can bear the weight of many cars.
do one's fair share of work
Everyone in the team must carry their weight to succeed.
to bear a burden or responsibility
She had to carry the weight of the entire project on her shoulders.
do your fair share of work
In this group, carry your weight or don't sign up.
fail or break down due to pressure
The company collapsed under the weight of its financial problems.
experience the burden or pressure of something
She began to feel the weight of her responsibilities.
contribute fairly to a group effort
Everyone must pull their weight for the project to succeed.
do your fair share of work in a group
Everyone needs to pull their weight for the project to succeed.
struggle to move or cope because a heavy burden is too much
The small company continues to stagger under the weight of its debts.
use power or influence in a forceful, bossy way
The new supervisor loves to throw his weight around during meetings.
worry or burden removed
Finishing the project was a weight off her shoulders.
relief from a burden or worry
When the biopsy came back clear, it was a weight off your shoulders.
perform beyond one's expected capacity or capability
The small startup hit above its weight in the tech industry.
make something seem more believable or important
Her testimony will lend weight to his story.
compete against stronger opponents successfully
Despite their size, the team punches above its weight in the league.
compete against stronger opponents
Despite their size, the team punched above their weight in the tournament.
use one's influence or power in an aggressive way
He likes to throw his weight about at work, making everyone uncomfortable.
influence or power used to achieve something
He used his throwing weight to get the project approved.
to yield or give in to pressure
She finally bowed under the weight of her responsibilities and took a break.
improve the credibility or legitimacy of something
Her testimony gave weight to the defense's argument.
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- French:poids minimal, ...
- German:Mindestgewicht, ...
- Italian:peso minimo, ...
- Spanish:peso mínimo, ...
- Portuguese:peso mínimo, ...
- Chinese:最低重量, ...
- Japanese:最低重量, ...
- Arabic:الحَدّ الأَدْنى لِلْوَزْن, ...
- Hebrew:מִשְׁקָל מִינִימוּם, ...
- Russian:минимальный вес, ...
- Ukrainian:мінімальна вага, ...
- Hindi:न्यूनतम भार, ...
- Bengali:সর্বনিম্ন ওজন, ...
- Catalan:pes mínim, ...
- Czech:minimální hmotnost, ...
- Danish:en minimumsvægt, ...
- Dutch:minimumgewicht, ...
- Greek:ελάχιστο βάρος, ...
- Hungarian:minimális tömeg, ...
- Khmer:ទម្ងន់អប្បបរមា, ...
- Korean:최소 중량, ...
- Persian:حداقل وزن, ...
- Polish:minimalna waga, ...
- Portuguese (BR):peso mínimo, ...
- Romanian:greutate minimă, ...
- Swedish:en minimivikt, ...
- Thai:น้ำหนักขั้นต่ำ, ...
- Turkish:asgari ağırlık, ...
- Vietnamese:trọng lượng tối thiểu, ...
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