minute

/maɪˈnut/
adjective
  1. Extremely small; tiny.
    • She noticed minute differences between the two paintings.
    • The doctor found a minute fracture in the bone.
    • The particles are so minute that they can only be seen with a microscope.
  2. Very detailed and precise; careful.
    • Her minute attention to detail made her an excellent editor.
    • He gave a minute description of the suspect's appearance.
    • The instructions were minute, covering every step of the process.
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