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Least number bits — Least Number of Bits (LNB) is a database storage technology, which was first published in February 2001, as a type of database management system internals abstract. It consists of a method and system for determining the absolute least number of… … Wikipedia
least|est — «LEES tuhst», noun. Slang. the leastest. the least amount or number of something; the least: »I suppose the better mousetrap has some advantages…if “advantage” may be said of the ability to kill the mostest for the leastest (Milton Mayer) … Useful english dictionary
least — [[t]li͟ːst[/t]] ♦ (Least is often considered to be the superlative form of little.) 1) PHRASE: PHR amount, amount PHR You use at least to say that a number or amount is the smallest that is possible or likely and that the actual number or amount… … English dictionary
least — /leest/, adj., a superl. of little with less or lesser as compar. 1. smallest in size, amount, degree, etc.; slightest: He gave the least amount of money of anyone. 2. lowest in consideration, position, or importance. n. 3. something that is… … Universalium
least — [[t]list[/t]] adj. a superl. of little with less or lesser as compar. 1) smallest in size, amount, degree, etc.; slightest: to pay the least amount of attention[/ex] 2) lowest in consideration, position, or importance 3) something that is least;… … From formal English to slang
least — /list / (say leest) adjective 1. little beyond all others in size, amount, degree, etc.: the dog had least energy. 2. smallest; slightest: the least distance to come. 3. lowest in consideration or dignity: the least among you. –pronoun 4. that… …
least — adj., n., & adv. adj. 1 smallest, slightest, most insignificant. 2 (prec. by the; esp. with neg.) any at all (it does not make the least difference). 3 (of a species or variety) very small (least tern). n. the least amount. adv. in the least… … Useful english dictionary
least — [ list ] function word *** Least is the superlative form of little and can be used in the following ways: as a determiner (followed by an uncountable noun): He generally takes the path of least resistance. (after the ): These farming methods… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
Least absolute deviations — (LAD), also known as Least Absolute Errors (LAE), Least Absolute Value (LAV), or the L1 norm problem, is a mathematical optimization technique similar to the popular least squares technique that attempts to find a function which closely… … Wikipedia
least — [lēst] adj. [ME lest < OE læsest, læst, superl. of læssa, LESS] 1. alt. superl. of LITTLE 2. smallest or slightest in size, degree, importance, etc. [the least movement] 3. Biol. very small: used in names of species or varieties [least… … English World dictionary
