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micro

Pronunciation: [/ˈmaɪ.kɹoʊ/]

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micro: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use micro in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “science”

(noun) referring to very small things that can only be seen with a microscope. Microorganisms like bacteria are too small to be seen with just your eyes.

Example

Scientists study microorganisms to understand their role in ecosystems.

Example

The telescope is used to see things in space, not microorganisms on Earth.

Example

How do scientists study things that are micro in size?

Context: “size”

(adjective) indicating something is very small in size. Like a tiny dot or a super tiny piece of something.

Example

She used a micro screwdriver to fix the tiny watch.

Example

The elephant is not a micro creature; it's actually very large.

Example

Have you ever seen a microchip up close?

How to pronounce micro

Pronunciation: [/ˈmaɪ.kɹoʊ/]

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