minutes
pronunciation
How to pronounce minutes in British English:
UK ['mɪnɪts]
How to pronounce minutes in American English:
US ['mɪnɪts]
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- Noun:
- a written account of what transpired at a meeting
Word Origin
- minutes (n.)
- "record of proceedings," c. 1710, perhaps from Latin minuta scriptura "rough notes," literally "small writing;" see minute (adj.). Minute "rough draft" is attested from c. 1500.
Example
- 1. Oh , and he was a few minutes late .
- 2. Do 30 minutes of exercise three times a week .
- 3. It 's been 20 minutes ! "
- 4. Twenty minutes later I walk out .
- 5. They might spend a few minutes in denial .