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British pronunciation
/ˈmɪnɪt/
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Definition & Meaning of "minute"

Minute
01

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

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I like to take a short break every 30 minutes of studying.
I need a minute to think about your question before I respond.
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.
She paused for a minute to collect her thoughts before responding to the question.
03

a specific moment in time

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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.
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distance measured by the time taken to cover it

05

a written record summarizing the proceedings and decisions made

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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 distance equal to a 60th 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.
Despite its minute size, the tiny village was bustling with activity and charm.
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.
The watchmaker 's work is minute, requiring precision and focus on even the tiniest components.
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