Meaning of the word "at the earliest" in English

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at the earliest

US /æt ðə ˈɜːr.li.ɪst/
UK /æt ðə ˈɜː.li.ɪst/
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Phrase

at the first possible time; as soon as possible

Example:
I will send you the report by Monday at the earliest.
The construction will be finished next year at the earliest.