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
Over the six seasons (typically broken up in micro units of winter/spring and summer runs), many buzzy guest stars checked in, including Kelly Rowland, Joey Bada$$, Latto, Lil Yachty, Saweetie, NLE Choppa, Omarion, Yung Miami, Anderson .Paak, D.C. Ronda Racha Penrice, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 May 2024 The tiny device supports HDMI and micro USB for connections and brings a sea of entertainment, from Prime Video to Spotify, to your TV. Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 15 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for micro 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Micro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/micro. Accessed 28 May. 2024.

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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