Microscope

usgb/ˈmaɪkrəskəʊp/
noun

A tool used to see very small things by making them appear bigger.

The scientist used a microscope to study the cells.
Visual representation of "microscope" - A tool used to see very small things by making them appear bigger

Often appears as...

  • under a microscope
  • microscope view

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Scientific Inquiry

Associated with scientific research to observe small organisms or structures.

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Researchers rely on the microscope for discoveries in microbiology.
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Metaphorical Use

'Under a microscope' means being closely scrutinized, often used metaphorically in various contexts.

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After the scandal, the company's finances were put under a microscope.
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Technical Preciseness

Implies precision and detail-oriented analysis in academic or professional settings.

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The quality control team examines products through a microscope to find defects.
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