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Microfiche

Description:

Microfiche refers to a small, flat sheet of photographic film that contains microphotographs of various documents, such as books, newspapers, or other printed materials. It is mainly used as a storage medium for large amounts of information in a compact form.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

1. A small sheet of film containing microphotographs

Usages:

Microfiche can have both popular and local usages:

Popular Usage:

In popular usage, microfiche is commonly associated with libraries and archives as an efficient and space-saving method to store extensive collections of books and documents.

Local Usage:

In some local communities, microfiche might still be used by researchers or historians to access historical records or genealogical information that may not be readily available in digital formats.

Sample Sentences:

1. I went to the library and found an old newspaper article on the microfiche.
2. The microfiche collection at the archives contains valuable historical records.
3. Researchers often rely on microfiche to access rare books and manuscripts.

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