lower boundary
The term "lower boundary" refers to the minimum value or starting point within various contexts, such as mathematics, geology, and general use.
Definition
B2Mathematics
(technical)The smallest value within a specific boundary or interval, often used in statistics to determine the possible range of a rounded number.
Example
- If a number is rounded to one decimal place, the lower boundary is the smallest possible value it could have been before rounding.
C1Geology
(technical)The most ancient time encompassed by a given geological period, marking the starting point of a specific era.
Example
- The lower boundary of the Jurassic period marks the start of this geological era.
B2General
(general)The smallest or minimum value within a range or interval, applicable in various fields to define limits or constraints.
Example
- In budgeting, the lower boundary of expenditure must be carefully determined to avoid deficits.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "lower boundary":
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