Meaning of the word modicum in English

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modicum

US /ˈmɑː.dɪ.kəm/
UK /ˈmɒd.ɪ.kəm/
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Noun

a small quantity of a particular thing, especially something considered desirable or valuable

Example:
Anyone with a modicum of common sense would have known that.
They managed to achieve a modicum of success despite the challenges.