Micro
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Micro functions as a prefix and standalone word meaning extremely small or on a tiny scale.
As a prefix, it attaches to countless words to indicate miniature size or scope: microchip, microbrewery, microaggression.
In scientific contexts, micro- denotes one millionth of a unit.
As a noun, a micro is shorthand for a microcomputer or microprocessor.
The adjective micro describes things operating at a small or localized level, as opposed to macro: The company's micro approach focused on individual customer relationships.
Millionth of a gram
- microliterOne-millionth liter unit
- microsecondOne-millionth of a second
- millionthOne part per million
- metricStandard of measurement
measurement · unit · precision · calibration · microdose · micropayment · microfiber · microclimate
Extremely small in size
- minusculeExtremely small in size
- miniatureReduced-scale representation
- smallLimited in size
- nanoscaleBillionth-meter dimension
minute · infinitesimal · compact · fine · petite · diminutive · teeny · wee
Integrated circuit with processor
- circuitClosed electrical pathway
- semiconductorPartial electrical conductor
- siliconMetalloid in electronics
- IntelSemiconductor corporation from California
integrated · transistor · motherboard · embedded · Arduino · sensor · component · miniaturization
Nucleus-free single-celled organisms
- amoebaShape-shifting single-celled organism
- microbiomeBody's microbial community
- cellBasic unit of life
- pathogenDisease-causing microorganism
microfauna · microflora · protozoa · yeast · culture · petri · slide · specimen
Furnish or stock
- demandForceful request or requirement
- consumerOne who acquires goods
- firmSolid or resolute
- marketVenue for trade
pricing · scarcity · elasticity · utility · marginal · individual · household · allocation
microgram
Millionth of a gram
- microliterOne-millionth liter unit
- microsecondOne-millionth of a second
- millionthOne part per million
metric · measurement · unit · precision · calibration · microdose · micropayment · microfiber · microclimate
tiny
Extremely small in size
nanoscale · minute · infinitesimal · compact · fine · petite · diminutive · teeny · wee · atomic
microcontroller
Integrated circuit with processor
- circuitClosed electrical pathway
- semiconductorPartial electrical conductor
- siliconMetalloid in electronics
Intel · integrated · transistor · motherboard · embedded · Arduino · sensor · component · miniaturization · nanotechnology
bacteria
Nucleus-free single-celled organisms
- amoebaShape-shifting single-celled organism
- microbiomeBody's microbial community
- cellBasic unit of life
pathogen · microfauna · microflora · protozoa · yeast · culture · petri · slide · specimen · colony
supply
Furnish or stock
market · pricing · scarcity · elasticity · utility · marginal · individual · household · allocation · incentive
microinfluencer
Small-audience social media promoter
- nicheRecessed wall space
- followersPeople who support someone
- engagementCommitment to wed or attend
social · Instagram · TikTok · authentic · community · brand · content · creator · audience · marketing
- Michael CrichtonJurassic Park, The Andromeda Strain, Westworld, The Lost World, Congo
- Johnston CountySmithfield, Clayton, Selma, Benson, Princeton
- Text SoftwareGoogle Docs, pages, nano, Joplin, Quill
- Motorcyclesmotorcycle, motorbike, cruiser, cruisers, sport bike
- under the microscopeBeing closely examined
- microwave popcornPre-packaged poppable snack
- microwave ovenAppliance using radiation for heating
- microwave mealPre-made food for quick reheating
- microwave safeSuitable for radiation reheating
- pop in the microwave
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