the minimum necessary
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The smallest amount that is required for a purpose.
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- A temperature of 121°C is regarded as the minimum necessary to achieve sterility.
- We only spent the minimum necessary on office supplies this month.
- For the project, they decided to provide just the minimum necessary information.
- She always does the minimum necessary to meet expectations, nothing more.
- To start the application, only the minimum necessary configuration is required.
- He packed the minimum necessary items for his week-long hiking trip.
- The budget was tight, so we had to cut expenses to the minimum necessary.
- Ensure you have the minimum necessary qualifications before applying for the job.
- The emergency kit contained the minimum necessary for survival.
- Providing the minimum necessary assistance is often not enough.