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Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th
lowest common denominator
ˌlowest ˌcommon deˈnominator [lowest common denominator] BrE NAmE noun
1. (NAmE usually ˌleast ˌcommon deˈnominator) (mathematics)the smallest number that the bottom numbers of a group of ↑fractions can be divided into exactly
2. (NAmE also ˌleast ˌcommon deˈnominator) (disapproving)something that is simple enough to seem interesting to, or to be understood by, the highest number of people in a particular group; the sort of people who are least intelligent or accept sth that is of low quality
•The school syllabus seems aimed at the lowest common denominator.
See also: ↑least common denominator
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