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micro

[mahy-kroh] / ˈmaɪ kroʊ /
ADJECTIVE
very small in size, scope
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Stephanie Smith, manager of the Field Museum's X-ray computed tomography laboratory, helped create highly detailed micro CT scans of the octopus.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

“I just think our faces are so intricate and the micro expressions are so intricate, so that’s always real,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

The discrepancy between the macro and micro perspectives shows how.

From Slate • May 11, 2026

"Since the labour-intensive sectors are small and micro units with only a little working capital, they are not able to cope with the shortages," said economist Arun Kumar.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Even Holly’s beacon was a few shades below par, and that had a micro nuclear battery sending out the pulses.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer




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