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micro

[mahy-kroh] / ˈmaɪ kroʊ /
ADJECTIVE
very small in size, scope
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"You're looking at almost 2,000 people surging in, 111 dogs, medical teams as well. We go in with these micro drones, they call them cockroach drones, that help us find people in the buildings."

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

This is especially true in the era of social media, hyper-individualization, personal branding and micro celebrity.

From Salon • Jun. 23, 2026

None of the studies found statistically significant increases in income in families who received micro loans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

In this trial, researchers delivered it as a DNA vaccine using a micro fluid jet system.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

As dinner begins, Mrs. Darcy goes on and on about her foundation, where she helps women and children from impoverished countries with something called micro grants.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi




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