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Sec (noun) means a second, meaning one sixtieth of a minute.
noun
1
A second, meaning one sixtieth of a minute.
2
A short way of saying 'second', meaning a brief moment of time.
"Hang on a sec, I need to find my keys."
"Can you wait a sec while I answer this call?"
"Give me a sec and I will be right with you."
3
A short way of saying 'secretary'.
"The sec will send out the minutes of the meeting tomorrow."
"Ask the sec to book a room for the committee."
"Our club's sec keeps a list of every member's contact details."
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What is the meaning of sec?
"sec" (noun) means a second, meaning one sixtieth of a minute.
What is another word for sec?
Other words for "sec" include secant, s, second.
What are the different meanings of sec?
"sec" has 3 main meanings: 1. A second, meaning one sixtieth of a minute; 2. A short way of saying 'second', meaning a brief moment of time; 3. A short way of saying 'secretary'.
How do you use sec in a sentence?
Example: "Hang on a sec, I need to find my keys."
