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- least vs. lowest - English Language Usage Stack Exchange
What is the difference between least and lowest? Websites announce as "Lowest prices", but not "least" Least is the superlative degree low > lower > least ?
- How are least, lowest, and fewest used differently?
Then I questioned whether either "What is the least number of people?" or "What is the fewest number of people?" is a superior alternative My guess is that the "fewest number" option is the best, grammatically speaking Is it? In what ways are the words least, lowest, and fewest used differently? Thank you!
- What does “the lowest common denominator” mean in the context other . . .
Merriam-Webster traces "lowest common denominator" to 1854 and "least common denominator" to 1851 It is therefore quite interesting that the earliest matches for "lowest common denominator" in an Elephind newspaper database search use the term figuratively, despite appearing within twenty years of its mathematical origin
- Less or lower - English Language Usage Stack Exchange
I am struggeling with deciding between 'less' or 'lower' For example I have the three sentences: Method A leads, on average, to 50 kWh less lower surplus energy per day The results show that the
- mathematics - Why do we say lowest common denominator when we mean . . .
The lowest common denominator sounds like it's smaller than the greatest common divisor, when in fact it's the opposite It's not a very good expression to use outside mathematics, as it sounds better when it's used incorrectly
- Another word phrase for high level and low level as in technical . . .
I would definitely avoid "high level" "low level", which I met when I took a Masters in IT, late in my career These terms initially struck me as exactly the opposite of what they are used to imply "Low" is less than "High", so using to mean more detail is counterintuitive to an outsider
- What is the difference between minimum and minimal?
3 In mathematical terms generally minimum means the lowest possible, it is unique Minimal on the other hand can be sub-optimal There can be several minimal solutions but only one minimum solution
- Is being low on the totem pole good or bad?
The most revered or "main" character of the story being told is the lowest or closest to earth You want to show respect by it being closest to you If you see people on the top of totem poles, it is most definitely not a sign of honor, it is shame, calling them "Shame Poles " The least favored honored of the story is always on the top
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