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Sec

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nounsec · secs · SECs

1
Second, ¹⁄₆₀ of a minute.
It is not permissible to use abbreviations for unit symbols or unit names, such as sec (for either s or second), sq. mm (for either mm² or square millimetre), cc (for either cm³ or cubic centimetre), or mps (for either m/s or metre per second).
2
Clipping of second (“short indeterminate period of time”).
Wait a sec!
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jiffy mo tic
3
Clipping of secretary.
shadow sec

name

1
Initialism of Securities and Exchange Commission.
“Anyway, Kaspersky took her story to the SEC. I’m sorry, it’s rude to throw obscure acronyms around. I mean the Securities and Exchange Commission. They’re the people who look after my industry.” Vincent knew what the SEC was, because she made an effort to follow the financial news, but she only nodded.
2
Initialism of State Electricity Commission.

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nounsec · secs · SECs

1
Second, ¹⁄₆₀ of a minute.
It is not permissible to use abbreviations for unit symbols or unit names, such as sec (for either s or second), sq. mm (for either mm² or square millimetre), cc (for either cm³ or cubic centimetre), or mps (for either m/s or metre per second).
2
Clipping of second (“short indeterminate period of time”).
Wait a sec!
Similar
jiffy mo tic
3
Clipping of secretary.
shadow sec

name

1
Initialism of Securities and Exchange Commission.
“Anyway, Kaspersky took her story to the SEC. I’m sorry, it’s rude to throw obscure acronyms around. I mean the Securities and Exchange Commission. They’re the people who look after my industry.” Vincent knew what the SEC was, because she made an effort to follow the financial news, but she only nodded.
2
Initialism of State Electricity Commission.

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