Lows

Lows is the plural form of the word low and appears in several domains to describe minimal values or positions relative to a reference point. In meteorology, a low, short for a low-pressure system, denotes an area where atmospheric pressure at the surface is lower than surrounding areas. Such systems are commonly associated with unsettled weather, including clouds, wind, and precipitation, and they move with regional weather patterns. Forecasts also use the term to specify the minimum expected temperatures for a 24-hour period, for example the “low of 45 degrees” in a weather report.

In everyday language, lows describe minimal levels or depths. For temperatures, this means the lowest temperature reached within a given time frame. In graphs and data analysis, low points, or troughs, mark the minimum values along a plotted line or series. The concept extends to other contexts where something is at or near the bottom or minimum, such as low volumes, low intensity, or low-frequency ranges.

In music and audio, the term low refers to the lower end of the pitch spectrum, typically the bass range. Lows in this sense describe low-pitched notes, bass lines, or low-frequency sounds that accompany higher melodies and harmonies.

Overall, lows is a versatile term used to describe minimum values, lower atmospheric pressures, or low-pitched sonic elements across disciplines.