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every 5 minutes vs every 5 minute

The correct phrase is 'every 5 minutes.' The phrase 'every 5 minute' is not correct because 'minute' should be in plural form to match the number '5.'
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Last updated: October 15, 2024 • 14613 views

every 5 minutes

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate a frequency of an event happening every 5 minutes.

Examples:

  • The bus arrives every 5 minutes.
  • Please check the temperature every 5 minutes.
  • She drinks water every 5 minutes.
  • The alarm beeps every 5 minutes.
  • The clock chimes every 5 minutes.
  • Jul 8, 2011 ... If you specify */5 in the 1st field, it runs every 5 minutes as shown below. */5 * * * * /home/ramesh/backup.sh. Note: In the same way, use */10 for ...
  • May 25, 2011 ... Modern crontabs can use string names for days, and wildcards with increments. So, to create an entry that runs my_script.sh every 5 minutes ...
  • With CronTrigger, you can specify firing-schedules such as "every Friday at noon" , or "every weekday and 9:30 am", or even "every 5 minutes between 9:00 am ...
  • Apr 22, 2013 ... I hope that's enough examples to help you run your own crontab commands every minute, every 5 minutes, or every day, or every five minutes, ...

every 5 minute

This phrase is incorrect in English.

  • I want send email every 5 minute < testing only i uses 10 * * * * /usr/bin/php / mydomain.in/cromail.php > /dev/null 2>&1. command from cpanel.
  • ... minute during specific hour during 30 minutes · 0 · Cron expression to run every N minutes · 0 · One cron job every 5 minute, is it a bad idea?
  • execute code every 5 minute and finish it after 2 minutes. CountDownTimer or Handler? No problem. We won't show you that ad again.
  • Sep 8, 2015 ... Get free 500k satoshi every 5 minute ! Get Free 500k satoshi every 5 minute ! www.sw-btc.com A. Upcoming SlideShare. Loading in...5. ×. 1.

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