mi·cro
ˈmī-(ˌ)krō 
1
: very small
especially
: microscopic
2
: involving minute quantities or variations
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Lily Templeton, WWD, 20 Sep. 2024
Arizona could achieve complete electricity independence with micro nuclear reactors using uranium mined in Arizona.
—Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 6 Sep. 2024
Blue Carreon, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
So the independence of the macro from the micro is not complete: There is some leakage between levels.
—Quanta Magazine, 10 June 2024
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Adjective
Denim, a highlight in the line, sits between 400 and 450 euros and there will also be micro miniskirts and slinky evening dresses.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 20 Sep. 2024
Arizona could achieve complete electricity independence with micro nuclear reactors using uranium mined in Arizona.
—Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 6 Sep. 2024
Noun
Leather micro shorts were offset by mid-thigh boots.
—Blue Carreon, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
So the independence of the macro from the micro is not complete: There is some leakage between levels.
—Quanta Magazine, 10 June 2024
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“Micro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/micro. Accessed 30 Sep. 2024.
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micro
adjective
mi·cro
ˈmī-(ˌ)krō
1
: very small
especially
: microscopic
2
involving minute quantities or variations
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