Definition of minute
(Entry 1 of 3)
1a
: the 60th part of an hour of time : 60 seconds
b
: the 60th part of a degree of angular measure
Its latitude is 41 degrees 55 minute north.
2
: the distance one can traverse in a minute
Five minutes down the road is a gas station.
3
: a short space of time : moment
Dinner will be ready in just a few minutes.
4a
: a brief note (as of summary or recommendation)
He received a minute of instructions.
b
: memorandum, draft
sent the president a minute explaining the problem
c
minutes plural
: the official record of the proceedings of a meeting
The secretary read the minutes of the previous meeting.
minute
adjective
minuter; minutest
Definition of minute (Entry 2 of 3)
1
: very small : infinitesimal
2
: of small importance : trifling
3
: marked by close attention to details
minute
verb
minuted; minuting
Definition of minute (Entry 3 of 3)
: to make notes or a brief summary of
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The first known use of minute was in the 14th century
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