Minute /ˈmɪnɪt/

The meaning and definition of Minute, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun

A unit of time equal to sixty seconds (one-sixtieth of an hour).
“You have twenty minutes to complete the test.”
A short but unspecified time period.
“Wait a minute, I’m not ready yet!”

verb

Of an event, to write in a memo or the minutes of a meeting.
“I’ll minute this evening’s meeting.”
To set down a short sketch or note of; to jot down; to make a minute or a brief summary of.

Synonyms instant jiffy mo moment sec second

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