Meaning & Definition of word "Sec"

noun:

• 1. A unit of time equal to one sixtieth of a minute.
  • Example: Please hold on for a sec while I grab my keys.
• 2. Short for second, often used in informal contexts.
  • Example: I’ll be back in a sec.
• 3. A brief moment.
  • Example: Just give me a sec to think about it.

abbreviation:

• 1. Abbreviation for 'section'.
  • Example: Refer to sec 2.3 for more details on the subject.
• 2. Abbreviation for 'secular'.
  • Example: The institution is governed by sec principles.
• 3. Used in legal contexts to denote a particular section of a legal code or document.
  • Example: The law was enacted as per sec 504 of the penal code.