minutes

min-utes · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of minute: periods of time equal to sixty seconds each.

  2. 2.

    An official written record of what was said and decided at a meeting.

  3. 3.

    A short period of time.

Related words

See also: minute, proceedings, record
Synonyms: moments, proceedings, records

Etymology

Plural form of "minute," from Latin "minuta." The meaning "official record of proceedings" comes from Latin "minuta scriptura" (small writing), referring to the original draft notes taken during a meeting.