minuuttituloksella

Minuuttituloksella is a Finnish term that translates to "with a minute result" or "by a minute's margin." It is most commonly used in sports, particularly in racing and timed events, to describe a victory or a close finish that was decided by a very small difference in time, often just one minute or less. The phrase emphasizes the narrowness of the victory, highlighting the intense competition and the small margin separating the competitors.

The concept of minuuttituloksella implies that the outcome was uncertain until the very end and that the difference between winning and losing was minimal. It is often used in contexts where fractions of a second or minutes can be the deciding factor, such as in long-distance running, cycling, or motorsport. The term conveys a sense of drama and excitement associated with a closely contested event.

In a broader sense, minuuttituloksella can also be used metaphorically to describe situations outside of sports where a task or goal is achieved with very little time to spare, or where the difference between success and failure is negligible. However, its primary and most literal application remains within the realm of competitive timed events.