minimum weight
[ˈmɪnɪməm weɪt]
nounpl: minimum weights
peso mínimo
1. The lowest allowable or specified weight for a person, object, or substance
The minimum weight for a boxer in this category is 140 pounds.
O peso mínimo para um boxeador nesta categoria é 140 libras.
2. In graph theory and network analysis, the smallest possible weight assigned to edges in a weighted graph
The algorithm calculates the minimum weight spanning tree.
O algoritmo calcula a árvore geradora de peso mínimo.
3. The lightest acceptable mass required to meet regulatory or competitive standards
The minimum weight requirement ensures fair competition among athletes.
O requisito de peso mínimo garante competição justa entre atletas.
The term 'minimum weight' is particularly significant in Brazilian sports culture, especially in boxing, MMA, and judo where weight classes are strictly regulated. In commerce and shipping, it's commonly used to describe minimum order quantities and regulatory compliance. The concept is standardized across both American and Brazilian English/Portuguese contexts.
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