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At the minimum vs To the minimum

admin Confusing Phrases

at the minimum—

1. at least the amount or number specified:

  • They could accommodate 100 booths, 50 at the minimum.

2. at the very least:

  • At the minimum we would be under pressure to reveal the names.

to the minimum—to the smallest degree possible:

  • Delay in the hearing of cases should be reduced to the minimum.