min
n. countable A1 Beginner US //ˈmɪn// min
n. a short way of saying 'minute' or 'minimum'. You use it when you want to save space or time while writing.
n. a standard abbreviation for 'minute' or 'minimum'. Used primarily in informal contexts, technical specifications, or time-sensitive notation.
The timer shows one min left.
The recipe says to cook the pasta for at least eight min until it is soft.
In the technical manual, the cooling period is listed as a five min interval to prevent the engine from overheating during the testing phase.
Usage
Usually written with a period (min.) in formal documents, though the period is often omitted in digital or informal contexts.