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Micro

Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective, Verb

Definitions:

Noun:

1. A unit of measure in the metric system equal to one millionth of a meter or one thousandth of a millimeter.

2. A microorganism, especially a microbe or bacterium.

Adjective:

1. Extremely small, often referring to a size or scale that is microscopic or barely noticeable.

2. Involving or relating to microelectronics or microtechnology.

Verb:

1. To make or become smaller or more minimal in scale or scope.

2. To use microphones or recorders to amplify or record sound.

Examples:

Noun:

1. The width of a human hair is approximately 75 microns.

2. The microbiologist studied various micros under the microscope.

Adjective:

1. The microchips used in smartphones are becoming increasingly powerful and compact.

2. She noticed the micro print on the document only when she examined it closely.

Verb:

1. The company decided to micro their advertising campaign to target a specific niche market.

2. The sound engineer had to micro the amplifiers for the live concert.

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