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Minute
01
each of the sixty parts that creates one hour and is made up of sixty seconds
Examples
I like to take a short break every 30 minutes of studying.
I need a minute to think about your question before I respond.
Examples
I 'll be ready in a minute; just give me a moment to grab my things.
She paused for a minute to collect her thoughts before responding to the question.
Examples
At that minute, everything changed for her when she received the unexpected news.
Right this minute, we are experiencing a major breakthrough in the project.
04
a linear distance determined by the time it takes to travel
Examples
The navigator recorded the distance in minutes.
The explorer traveled a dozen minutes along the coast.
05
a written record summarizing the proceedings and decisions made
Examples
She was responsible for taking the minute during the meeting.
The minute detailed all the decisions made by the board.
06
a unit of angular measurement equal to one-sixtieth of a degree
Examples
Each minute on the protractor represents 1/60 of a degree.
The telescope 's alignment required precision to the nearest minute.
minute
01
very small
Examples
The scientist discovered a new species of insect with minute wings, barely visible to the naked eye.
Despite its minute size, the tiny village was bustling with activity and charm.
02
marked by extreme attention to detail and careful, thorough examination
Examples
The scientist conducted a minute analysis of the data, ensuring no detail was overlooked.
The watchmaker 's work is minute, requiring precision and focus on even the tiniest components.
