The word fewest has two meanings. The first meaning is that the word refers to a small number. In this context, fewest usually refers to a number that is smaller than a certain number.
Fewest means the least number.
The fewest number of candidates were chosen for the job.
adjective
(superlative of `few' used with count nouns and usually preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the smallest in number
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The disease is symmetrical and leads to severe deformity in a few years.
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I'll reply to a few more of these, with some trepidation.
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Rowdy and KC are some of the few left on the track.
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The event begins with a few interviews with some of the participants.
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Of the few survivors of the Pleasure Cults, some remained sane.
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In a few cases in the past this has led to some acrimony.
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Some reviewers had at least a modicum of praise for a few of the effects.
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A few photos of some of the toys wouldn't go amiss either.
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The Time article was just a few pithy quotes and some history.
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It wasn't like some of the travails I have been through in the past few days.