Mic: meaning, definitions and examples

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mic

 

[ maษชk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

audio

A microphone, colloquially called a mic or mike, is a device that converts sound waves into electrical signals. It is commonly used in recording studios, live performances, and communication systems.

Synonyms

microphone, mike

Examples of usage

  • The singer held the mic close to her mouth.
  • The mic picked up every word he said during the interview.
Context #2 | Noun

technology

Abbreviation for microcomputer, a mic is a small, self-contained computer designed for use by one person at a time. It is commonly used for personal or business applications.

Synonyms

microcomputer, personal computer

Examples of usage

  • She purchased a mic for her home office.
  • The company provided each employee with a mic for their work.
Context #3 | Noun

measurement

A mic is a unit of length equal to one millionth of a meter. It is commonly used in scientific and engineering measurements.

Synonyms

micron

Examples of usage

  • The size of the virus was measured in microns.
  • The accuracy of the machine was within a few microns.

Translations

Translations of the word "mic" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น microfone

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเค‡เค•เฅเคฐเฅ‹เคซเฅ‹เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mikrofon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mikrofon

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผั–ะบั€ะพั„ะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mikrofon

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใ‚คใ‚ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท micro

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ micrรณfono

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mikrofon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งˆ์ดํฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูŠูƒุฑูˆููˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mikrofon

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mikrofรณn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้บฆๅ…‹้ฃŽ (mร ikรจfฤ“ng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mikrofon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hljรณรฐnemi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะธะบั€ะพั„ะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒ™แƒ แƒแƒคแƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mikrofon

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ micrรณfono

Etymology

The word 'mic' is a shortened form of 'microphone', which originated from the Greek words 'micros' (small) and 'phone' (sound). The term 'mic' has been widely used in various fields such as audio recording, technology, and measurements, reflecting its versatility and importance in modern society.