MINUTELY


Meaning of MINUTELY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ maɪnju:tli, AM -nu:t- ]

1.

You use minutely to indicate that something is done in great detail.

The metal is then minutely examined to ensure there are no cracks...

ADV : ADV with v

2.

You use minutely to indicate that the size or extent of something is very small.

The benefit of an x-ray far outweighs the minutely increased risk of cancer.

ADV : usu ADV adj / -ed

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