lower bound

American  

[loh-er] / ˈloʊ ər /

noun

Mathematics.

1. an element less than or equal to all the elements in a given set.

   The numbers 0 and 1 are lower bounds of the set consisting of 1, 2, and 3.

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lower bound Scientific  

1. A number that is less than or equal to every number in a given set.

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Example Sentences

With the firm now having pushed against the lower bound of fund fees for years, Ramji was brought in with a mandate to expand other revenue streams, such as financial advice.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

He predicts that would be at a lower bound range of 2 ½%.

From Barron's • Oct. 27, 2025

Even so, the system only gives the county a concrete lower bound.

From Scientific American • Sep. 6, 2023

The reason for these omissions, Dr. Rotta Loria said, is that he is trying to figure out a conservative lower bound on underground warming, not a worst-case scenario.

From New York Times • Jul. 11, 2023

"In the near future, a new committee on FX market regulation may adjust these restrictions, but until then, the USD/RUB consolidation may stick to the lower bound of the 63.0-70.0 range."

From Reuters • May 16, 2022