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micro

[mahy-kroh] / ˈmaɪ kroʊ /
ADJECTIVE
very small in size, scope
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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

The pioneering experiment was carried out using OtaNano, Finland's national research infrastructure for nano, micro and quantum technology.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 14, 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

Her customer’s head had only a tuft of hair left in front, sticking up like animal fur, while the rest was done in neat micro braids that fell to her neck.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

“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.

From The Jargon File, Version 4.2.2, 20 Aug 2000 by Guy L. Steele


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