Associations to the word «Sec»

Wiktionary

SEC, symbol. (trigonometry) symbol of the trigonometric function secant.
SEC, symbol. (nonstandard) symbol of second, an SI unit of measurement of time. s.
SEC, noun. (colloquial) Second, 1⁄60 of a minute.
SEC, noun. (colloquial) Abbreviation of second. (A short indeterminate period of time.)

Dictionary definition

SEC, noun. 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites.
SEC, noun. Ratio of the hypotenuse to the adjacent side of a right-angled triangle.
SEC, noun. An independent federal agency that oversees the exchange of securities to protect investors.
SEC, adjective. (of champagne) moderately dry.

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