In plain English
This means the basic level a device has to reach for the software to be installed and run. It includes both physical capabilities and the software setup. The focus is on the lowest acceptable specifications, not better ones.
In context
Here, "Minimum requirements" names the section that states the lowest hardware and software specifications a device must meet for the software to be installed and run.
- Situation
- Installing, updating, licensing, and checking compatibility for applications
- What it communicates
- names the baseline requirements section for installation or use
Meaning limits
The term by itself does not say whether higher specifications are recommended or how well the software will perform once those minimums are met.
Examples
“Her desktop met the minimum requirements for the editor only after she added more memory and updated the operating system.”
“Under Minimum requirements, the guide lists the oldest operating system version and the least memory needed to run the software.”