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microfilms

Pronunciation: [ˈmaɪ.kroʊ.fɪlmz]

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

Context: “media”

(noun) a type of film that holds very small pictures of documents. It is used to save space and can show lots of information in a tiny size. You might use microfilms to look at old newspapers or records without taking up much room.

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The library has a large collection of microfilms that you can use for research.

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The school doesn’t have any microfilms available, so we couldn’t find the historical documents.

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Have you ever looked at microfilms to find information?

Context: “technology”

(noun) small versions of photographs or printed materials on film. They are made to help keep important papers safe while using less space. Think of them as tiny, special pictures of books and documents that can be viewed with a projector or a special reader.

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Microfilms help preserve old texts and can be easily accessed with special devices.

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We couldn't read the documents because they were not stored on microfilms.

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What types of documents can be found on microfilms?

How to pronounce microfilms

Pronunciation: [ˈmaɪ.kroʊ.fɪlmz]

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