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Minute Definition & Meaning

1. A unit of time equal to 60 seconds.

Example: "i'll be there in a minute."

2. Extremely small or insignificant.

Example: "the difference in price is minute."

3. Precise or detailed in measurement or observation.

Example: "he examined the evidence with minute attention to detail."

4. A record or summary of a meeting or conversation.

Example: "i'll send you the minutes of the meeting."

5. A point in time.

Example: "at the last minute, she decided to cancel her plans."

Examples of the word minute used in sentences.

  • Could you wait a minute, please? I need to finish this task quickly.
  • I will be there in a minute, I just need to put on my shoes.
  • My sister called me just a minute ago, but I missed her call.
  • The teacher gave me an extra minute to finish my exam.
  • I love having a cup of coffee in the morning to start my day off right in just a few minutes.
  • "I need a minute to think about it," he said, scratching his head.
  • "I finished my exam in less than a minute," he said, proudly showing his results.
  • "I missed the train by just a minute," she complained to her friend.
  • "I'll be there in a minute," she said as she ran towards the door.
  • "It only takes a minute to boil water," the chef explained to his apprentice.
  • Can you give me a minute to gather my thoughts before we continue?
  • I always take a minute to stretch before exercising.
  • My boss wants me to summarize my report in just a few minutes.
  • The professor allowed us only one minute to answer each question on the quiz.
  • I'm sorry, I'm running a few minutes late for our meeting.
  • The presenter urged everyone to stick to their allotted minute during the debate.
  • After waiting for what seemed like an eternity, the doctor finally arrived a minute later.
  • In just a minute, the waiter brought over our order, piping hot and ready to be enjoyed.
  • It only took a minute for the storm to descend upon the city, but it caused massive destruction.
  • Despite their best efforts, the team lost the match by a minute margin of one goal.
  • The chef instructed her team to finely chop the fresh herbs and add them to the dish at the very last minute.
  • If you don't mind waiting a minute, I'll finish up this email and be with you shortly.
  • A minute examination of the evidence revealed flaws in the prosecution's case.
  • We only have a minute window of opportunity to secure this contract, so we need to act fast and impress the client with our proposal.
  • The speaker captivated the audience for a full minute with a powerful opening statement.
  • The pastry chef instructed his team to bake the soufflé for precisely 10 minutes at 375°F.
  • The tour guide warned us that the boat would submerge for a minute or two to observe the marine life below.
  • I can't believe she finished the marathon in under two minutes, breaking the previous world record.
  • Even though she arrived a minute late, the professor refused to let her into the exam room and denied her admission.
  • After a minute of silence, the CEO declared the meeting adjourned and exited the conference room.
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