Least
Definition of Least

• ‘Least’ hints at something that is the smallest in magnitude, amount, or size.

More about Least

• The other meaning of Least is smallest, shortest, lowest, slightest, tiniest etc.

Examples of Least

• In the above diagram, the object that holds the Least amount of fluid is the spoon, i.e. Figure 2.
• The Least of {56, 78, 54, 21, 63, 5, 9, 24} is 5.

• In Figure 1, there are 2 dimes and 2 pennies. So, the Value of coins in Figure 1 is 22 cents.
  In Figure 2, there are 4 dimes. So, the Value of coins in Figure 2 is 40 cents.
  In Figure 3, there are 4 pennies. So, the Value of coins in Figure 3 is 4 cents.
  In Figure 4, there are 3 dimes and 1 penny. So, the Value of coins in Figure 4 is 31 cents.
  So, the Figure 4 has the Least value.

Solved Example on Least

Identify the shape that has the leading entry Least number of sides.

Choices:
A. Figure 1
B. Figure 2
C. Figure 3
D. Figure 4
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Step 1: The figure with the Least number of sides is the one with less number of sides when compared with the other figures.
Step 2: The number of sides in Figures 1, 2, 3, and 4 are 5, 4, 3, and 6 respectively.
Step 3: Therefore, the figure with the Least number of sides is Figure 3.

Related Terms for Least

• Magnitude
• Size
• Smaller

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