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.

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Example 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

Ques: 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.