mi·cro
ˈmī-(ˌ)krō 
1
: very small
especially
: microscopic
2
: involving minute quantities or variations
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Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Sereno’s team utilized multiple imaging techniques such as micro-CT scans and X-ray spectroscopy to closely analyze how this process might occur.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 23 Oct. 2025
Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2025
Most notably, the Type 2 micro-vans were the transportation choice for the masses en route to the Woodstock music festival in New York in 1969.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Imaging tools come into play The team then used imaging tools, such as hospital and micro-CT scans, thin sections, X-ray spectroscopy, clay analyses, and examination of the discovery site.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Sereno’s team utilized multiple imaging techniques such as micro-CT scans and X-ray spectroscopy to closely analyze how this process might occur.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
The firm’s annual global survey of more than 100,000 consumers showed micro-dramas and mini-dramas gaining traction on social media, with YouTube and TikTok the leading destinations while commissioners look to specialized apps like DramaBox and ReelShorts.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2025
Most notably, the Type 2 micro-vans were the transportation choice for the masses en route to the Woodstock music festival in New York in 1969.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
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“Micro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/micro. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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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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