In this form, the function returns whichever of the two numbers is less. :min(list) In this form, the function returns the smallest number in the list. :min(listA, listB) This returns a list with the minimum values for each value in each spot. For example: max({1,4},{2,3}) would return {1,3} :min(value, list) This returns a list in which every value in list which is greater than value is replaced with value