IN MATH: 1. n. a time measure, one sixtieth of an hour (symbol min.). EX. The time is 4:52 or meaning 52 minutes after 4 o'clock. 2. n. an angle measure, one sixtieth of a degree (symbol '). EX. The angle measures : that's 15 degrees, 7 minutes, 59 seconds.

IN ENGLISH: 1. adj. small, tiny. EX. Doll house kitchens have minute dishes. EX. A minute sliver of bone caused the problem.

APPLICATION: (see list 100)

Complete:
1. 1 hr. = ___ min.
2. 1 min = ___ sec.
3. = ___ min.
4. =

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