minute

minute

1. a period of time equal to 60 seconds; one sixtieth of an hour

2. a unit of angular measure equal to one sixtieth of a degree.

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minute

[′min·ət]

(mathematics)

A unit of measurement of angle that is equal to ¹⁄₆₀ of a degree. Symbolized ′. Also known as arcmin.

(mechanics)

A unit of time, equal to 60 seconds.

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minute

One division of a module, 3.

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