From root: titik
Usage Note
Katitikan is the formal record of what was discussed and decided upon during an official meeting or session.
Examples
" Nawawala ang katitikan ng pulong. "
Natural Translation
The minutes of the meeting are missing.
Literal Translation
Missing the minutes of meeting.
" Binabasa na ang katitikan ng pagpupulong. "
Natural Translation
The minutes of the meeting are being read now.
Literal Translation
Reading already the minutes of the meeting.
" Bago matapos ang sesyon, sinigurado ng kalihim na kumpleto at tama ang lahat ng nakatala sa katitikan. "
Natural Translation
Before the session ended, the secretary made sure that everything recorded in the minutes was complete and correct.
Literal Translation
Before end the session, made-sure by-the secretary that complete and correct the all of recorded in minutes.
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