<|im_start|>system
You are a helpful AI assistant.<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>user
What term would you use to refer to the smallest and largest element in an array of elements?<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>assistant
The term used to refer to the smallest and largest element in an array of elements depends on the context of the problem. Here are a few possible terms:

1. Minimum and maximum: These are commonly used terms in computer science and mathematics to refer to the smallest and largest values in an array.

2. Smallest and largest: These terms are less specific but still convey the meaning of the minimum and maximum values in an array.

3. Lower and upper bounds: These terms are often used in the context of algorithms and computational complexity to refer to the minimum and maximum values that a variable or function can take on.

4. Range: This term can refer to the difference between the smallest and largest values in an array, or to the set of values between the smallest and largest values.

Overall, the choice of term will depend on the specific problem and the context in which it is being used.<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>user
I see, are there any languages in which such a term exists? What could be the benefits of having such a term?<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>assistant
Many languages contain terms that speak to the extremes being considered, whether the extreme under consideration is "smallest and largest", "lightest or heaviest" or "nearest and furthest". However, these are obviously multiple words being utilized; a single term which adequately refers to both of two extremes might be the term "extremes" itself. Such a term can be useful if the queried extremes can be clearly stated and understood within the context and with minimal words.<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>user
This makes no sense. I was talking about elements in arrays.<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>assistant
I am sorry for the misunderstanding. If you are referring to a suitable variable name, I would suggest "min" and "max". 
Depending on the context of the array, you might also want to consider names such as "highest", "biggest", "strongest", "cheapest" etc. to make your code more readable.

If you are asking for a "statement" or function that would find you those values, please specify the programming language you are using.<|im_end|>