minute
mi
ˈmɪ
mi
nute
nɪt
nit
British pronunciation
/ˈmɪnɪt/
min

Definition & Meaning of "minute"in English

Minute
01

each of the sixty parts that creates one hour and is made up of sixty seconds

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minute definition and meaning
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I like to take a short break every 30 minutes of studying.
02

an unspecified short period of time

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I 'll be ready in a minute; just give me a moment to grab my things.
03

a specific moment in time

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At that minute, everything changed for her when she received the unexpected news.
04

a linear distance determined by the time it takes to travel

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The navigator recorded the distance in minutes.
05

a written record summarizing the proceedings and decisions made

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She was responsible for taking the minute during the meeting.
06

a unit of angular measurement equal to one-sixtieth of a degree

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Each minute on the protractor represents 1/60 of a degree.
minute
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The scientist discovered a new species of insect with minute wings, barely visible to the naked eye.
02

marked by extreme attention to detail and careful, thorough examination

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The scientist conducted a minute analysis of the data, ensuring no detail was overlooked.
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