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  The min function takes one or more numbers and returns the smallest number.
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# `min` Function

`min` takes one or more numbers and returns the smallest number from the set.

## Examples

```
> min(12, 54, 3)
3
```

If the numbers are in a list or set value, use `...` to expand the collection
to individual arguments:

```
> min([12, 54, 3]...)
3
```

## Related Functions

* [`max`](./max.html), which returns the _greatest_ number from a set.