minor

noun1 of 2

not so large in size, not important or valuable

• “The new law restricts the sale of cigarettes to minors.”Tatoeba
• “Apart from a few minor mistakes, your composition was excellent.”Tatoeba

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verb2 of 2

To choose or have an area of secondary concentration as a student in a college or university.