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A minute is 60 seconds or a short amount of time. (noun)
- An example of minute is how long it takes to drive a mile when going 60 miles per hour.
- An example of minute is a brief period of time spent on hold.
Minute means to record the actions in a meeting or to time the exact number of minutes used to do something. (verb)
- An example of minute is to record who attended, what happened and what was voted on at a meeting.
- An example of minute is to time an Olympic swimming race.
Minute means very small or of little importance. (adjective)
- An example of minute is a tiny stain on a pair of jeans.
- An example of minute is an insignificant point made during an argument.
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