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micro

[mahy-kroh] / ˈmaɪ kroʊ /
ADJECTIVE
very small in size, scope
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Among the younger participants, researchers found no connection between these micro awakenings and Alzheimer's genetic risk.

From Science Daily Aug. 29, 2026

It is chiefly a maker of computer hardware and communications equipment, but also sells its own line of micro turbojets, which are small engines used in drones.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 26, 2026

Instead, “American Doctor” focuses on the micro, giving voice to the doctors and caregivers who traditionally have been spared during armed conflicts, as laid out by the Geneva Conventions.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2026

"I say it's micro power, so we have to think about what micro power can do," he said.

From Barron's Aug. 5, 2026

“And now to business,” said Artemis, placing a micro recorder on the table.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer

“Too many people are focusing on the micros, and not the macros in life,” the comedian and radio host said in a statement.

From Seattle Times Feb. 29, 2024

"All industries are doing very well from micros up to corporates. I can't think of any industry which this year has problems."

From Reuters Nov. 5, 2022

“We use it for our dishes here at the bistro and for our events. They’re clean, they have good taste. I like to have micros with bigger stems and he does that.”

From Washington Times Jul. 23, 2022

“Alongside the top-line perspective he held, he was able to still make time for the important micros of life.”

From New York Times Dec. 2, 2021

This term is also used of analogous lossages on Macintoshes and other micros without memory protection. :number-crunching: /n./

From The Jargon File, Version 4.0.0, 24 Jul 1996 by Eric S. Raymond




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