最さい小しょう自じ乗じょう法ほうMeaningsNoun1. least-squares methodKanji used最utmost小small自self乗ride法lawComposed of最さい小しょうsmallest (in size, degree, etc.); least; minimum; minimalNo-adjective自じself-; from (a time or place)Prefix乗じょう(nth) power; counter for vehicles; multiplication; Buddha's teachingsSuffix法ほうlaw; act; principle; method; mood; dharmaNoun