Micro

/ˈmaɪ.kroʊ/
adjective

Very small in size; tiny.

The microbiome consists of microscopic organisms living in our bodies.
Visual representation of "micro" - Very small in size; tiny.

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Neutral

micro magnet, micro chip, micro organism

noun

Referring to a branch of biology that deals with microscopic organisms, such as bacteria and viruses.

Microbiology studies how microorganisms affect human health.
Visual representation of "micro" - Referring to a branch of biology that deals with microscopic organisms, such as bacteria and viruses.

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Formal

microbial growth, microbiological research, microbiome

noun

Denoting the use of very small components in technology, often in devices like smartphones and computers.

Microelectronics has revolutionized the technology industry.
Visual representation of "micro" - Denoting the use of very small components in technology, often in devices like smartphones and computers.

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Neutral

microprocessor, microcontroller, microchip

adjective

Very small in size; tiny.

The microbiome consists of microscopic organisms living in our bodies.
Visual representation of "micro" - Very small in size; tiny.

Usage tips

Neutral

micro magnet, micro chip, micro organism

noun

Referring to a branch of biology that deals with microscopic organisms, such as bacteria and viruses.

Microbiology studies how microorganisms affect human health.
Visual representation of "micro" - Referring to a branch of biology that deals with microscopic organisms, such as bacteria and viruses.

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Formal

microbial growth, microbiological research, microbiome

noun

Denoting the use of very small components in technology, often in devices like smartphones and computers.

Microelectronics has revolutionized the technology industry.
Visual representation of "micro" - Denoting the use of very small components in technology, often in devices like smartphones and computers.

Usage tips

Neutral

microprocessor, microcontroller, microchip

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'Micro' is often used in various scientific fields to denote small scale; Example: 'microscale chemistry.'

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Formality

The term 'micro' is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts; Example: 'micro budgeting' in a finance meeting or casual conversation.

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Precision

When describing something as 'micro,' it often connotes precision or meticulousness; Example: 'micro adjustments in tuning.'

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Context

'Micro' is often used in various scientific fields to denote small scale; Example: 'microscale chemistry.'

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Formality

The term 'micro' is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts; Example: 'micro budgeting' in a finance meeting or casual conversation.

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Precision

When describing something as 'micro,' it often connotes precision or meticulousness; Example: 'micro adjustments in tuning.'

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Context

'Micro' is often used in various scientific fields to denote small scale; Example: 'microscale chemistry.'

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Formality

The term 'micro' is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts; Example: 'micro budgeting' in a finance meeting or casual conversation.

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Precision

When describing something as 'micro,' it often connotes precision or meticulousness; Example: 'micro adjustments in tuning.'

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