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sec¹ Definition

sec (sek)

noun

Informal second (senses & ) wait a sec—OK?

sec² Definition

sec (sek)

adjective

dry; not sweet: said of wine

Etymology: Fr: see sack

sec³ Definition

sec

  1. secant
  2. second(s)
  3. secondary
  4. secretary
  5. section(s)
  6. sector
  7. secundum
  8. security

SEC Definition

SEC

Securities and Exchange Commission

sec Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • clock: Fletcher also picked up a bronze in the 100m, clocking 13.1 secs behind Holmfirth's Tom Jennings, who won in 12.6 secs.
  • wait: Oh wait a sec, didn't I fight 3 months to move the SAP authentication to LDAP?
  • finish: Finishing just 16 secs behind to take second place was Lauren O'Neill from Halifax S.C in 44mins 29secs.
  • see: For special rules where there is a change in the basic rate - see ibid. sec.
  • take: Here, it took about 48 secs to do the transfer.
  • record: She recorded 8.4 secs to team mate Kirsty Hodson's 8.9 secs.

Preposition: over

connection: Download time 12 secs over a typical dial-up connection.

Adjective modifier

  • social: Andre brought up the idea of a satellite conference for social secs.
  • few: Forgot to add, i've been drinking all day and missed the pan for a few secs and the floors covered in excrement.
  • hon.: Lifeline Or Just a minute with our hon. sec!
  • ~1: Short darks ( ~1 sec ) are used to help identify bad pixels.

Modifies a noun

  • 56k: Win 98/ME/NT/2000/XP Download 11 KB 10 sec 56k Analytical Eye Typing Tutor Typing Tutor is designed to help develop touch typing skills.
  • rest: The ultimate being 3 x 2 miles in 12 minutes with 60 secs rest.
  • lap: He got up, ran a 66 sec first lap and a pb of 2:19, probably a Reynolds family record.
  • recovery: For example, start with an 8-10 x 400m with 60 secs recovery, building up to 25 x 400m.
  • delay: Rating: Reviewed by Dan from U.K on 14th Dec 2004 Nice Phone but shame about the 3 sec delay when taking a photo!
  • note: Sec Note: Due to College commitments the CFSA Reunion would now have to take place on 8 Jul 04.

Used with adjective complement

meet: Hilary will talk to the OUMC meets sec about it.

Noun used with modifier

Hon: He also proposed a vote of thanks for the Hon Sec for the hard work involved over the past year.

Preposition: with

jog: Asked what his specific 5km session was, he said that it was 12 x 400 in 56-60 secs with 400m jog.

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