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micro

adjective
mi·​cro | \ ˈmī-(ˌ)krō How to pronounce micro (audio) \

Definition of micro

 (Entry 1 of 2)

1 : very small especially : microscopic
2 : involving minute quantities or variations

micro

noun
plural micros

Definition of micro (Entry 2 of 2)

Examples of micro in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective

For Turner, that can be as simple as squaring up to the play early or shuffling through micro-adjustments. Rob Mahoney, SI.com, "Top 100 NBA Players of 2020," 12 Sep. 2019 On our visit, a vegan Sweet Corn Soup ($10) was a home run, served piping hot and brimming with cumin crema, California chile oil and micro cilantro. Jessica Yadegaran, The Mercury News, "First Look: Inside Berkeley Marina’s new boathouse-themed restaurant," 11 Sep. 2019

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First Known Use of micro

Adjective

1923, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1971, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for micro

Adjective

micr-

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More Definitions for micro

micro

adjective
mi·​cro | \ ˈmī-(ˌ)krō How to pronounce micro (audio) \

Medical Definition of micro

1 : very small especially : microscopic
2 involving minute quantities or variations

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