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

"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

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

From Reuters • Oct. 23, 2023

Although the estimate has tightened, it is still not possible to report a lower bound for the neutrino’s mass.

From Scientific American • Feb. 21, 2022

“If the numbers are small, the lower bound may not be above the 30 percent threshold that was used for the adult trials,” Dr. Dean said.

From New York Times • Feb. 9, 2022