minimum
minimum, in mathematics, point at which the value of a function is less than or equal to the value at any nearby point (local minimum) or at any point (absolute minimum); see extremum.
This article was most recently revised and updated by William L. Hosch.
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Article Title:
minimum
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
09 March 2026
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November 13, 2026