micro

1 of 2

adjective

mi·​cro ˈmī-(ˌ)krō How to pronounce micro (audio)
1
: very small
especially : microscopic
2
: involving minute quantities or variations

micro

2 of 2

noun

plural micros

Examples of micro in a Sentence

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Adjective
Many of the effortless looks were anchored with fluid pencil skirts offered in an array of textures, from liquid-looking silk to textural fringes and micro beads, the latter conjuring a demure flapper girl élan. WWD, 3 Mar. 2025 Samuel Gibson is the founder and CEO of Hadron Energy — developing micro nuclear reactors for data centers. Samuel Gibson, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Noun
Schauffele's injury is an acute intercostal strain/micro tear. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025 Adventure farther with High Valley Transit, which offers free micro and bus transit throughout Summit and Wasatch counties. Outside Online, 19 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for micro

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

independent use of micro-

Noun

by shortening

First Known Use

Adjective

1923, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1971, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of micro was in 1923

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“Micro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/micro. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

micro

adjective
mi·​cro
ˈmī-krō

Medical Definition

micro

adjective
mi·​cro ˈmī-(ˌ)krō How to pronounce micro (audio)
1
: very small
especially : microscopic
2
involving minute quantities or variations

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