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lower bound

American

[loh-er] / ˈloʊ ər /

noun

Mathematics.

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.

lower bound Scientific

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

Example Sentences

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"It's not even the lower bound of normal," Ivannikov said.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

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

Most important, bariatric surgery seems to reset, to a lower bound, the body weight that the brain tries to maintain.

From New York Times • Oct. 31, 2023

Crypto crime hit a record $20.1 billion in 2022, Chainalysis said, calling this a lower bound estimate.

From Reuters • Oct. 23, 2023

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

From Scientific American • Sep. 6, 2023

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