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Minutes

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Meanings of Minutes

Verb

  • To write down what happens in a meeting.

Noun

  • A unit of time equal to sixty seconds (one-sixtieth of an hour).
  • A short time that is not exactly measured.
  • The notes that are written during a meeting to remember what was said.

Explanation of the word: Minutes

Minutes are small parts of time. One minute is 60 seconds. We use minutes to know how long things take, like how long a show is or how long we have to play.

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Translations for the word: Minutes

hindi
मिनट (minat)

minat

छोटा समय (chhota samay)

chhota samay

मिनट (minat)

minat

Synonyms for the word: Minutes

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Minutes

What does 'minutes' mean?
Minutes are a way to measure time. There are 60 minutes in one hour.
How do you pronounce 'minutes'?
You say 'minutes' like this: MIN-its.
What is the origin of the word 'minutes'?
The word 'minutes' comes from the Latin word 'minuta', which means 'small'.
What is the meaning of 'minutes' in Kannada?
The word 'minutes' in Kannada is 'ನಿಮಿಷಗಳು' (Nimiṣagaḷu).