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minute

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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.

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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The English officers laughed, and said that the name was a very proper one, because the minute-men would run away the minute they saw the enemy.
Crimsworth's gig turn into the yard, and in a minute or two he entered the counting-house.
"Wait a minute and I'll come right back," answered the old fellow, thinking he had to deal with one of those boys who love to roam around at night ringing people's bells while they are peacefully asleep.
 
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