Micro: meaning, definitions and examples

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micro

 

[ หˆmaษชkroสŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

technology

A micro is a small piece of technology or equipment, often used as a component in a larger system. It can refer to microchips, microprocessors, microcontrollers, or any other miniature device.

Synonyms

miniature, small, tiny

Examples of usage

  • Make sure to insert the micro into the correct slot on the circuit board.
  • The micro in this device is responsible for processing the data quickly and efficiently.
Context #2 | Noun

biology

In biology, a micro is a unit of measurement equal to one millionth of a meter. It is commonly used to describe microscopic organisms or structures that are too small to be seen with the naked eye.

Synonyms

microscopic, minuscule, minute

Examples of usage

  • The scientist observed the microorganisms under a microscope.
  • This microscope can magnify objects to see them at the micro level.
Context #3 | Noun

finance

A micro is a very small unit of currency, often used in developing countries where the currency has a low value. It can also refer to small financial transactions or investments.

Synonyms

fraction, modicum, small amount

Examples of usage

  • She donated a micro of money to help support the local community.
  • The company specializes in microfinance, providing small loans to entrepreneurs.

Translations

Translations of the word "micro" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น micro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ‚เค•เฅเคทเฅเคฎ (sลซkแนฃma)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mikro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mikro

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผั–ะบั€ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mikro

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใ‚คใ‚ฏใƒญ (maikuro)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท micro

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ micro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mikro

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งˆ์ดํฌ๋กœ (maikeuro)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูŠูƒุฑูˆ (maykro)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mikro

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mikro

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅพฎ (wฤ“i)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mikro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รถrsmรกtt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะธะบั€ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒ™แƒ แƒ (mikro)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mikro

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ micro

Etymology

The word 'micro' comes from the Greek word 'mikros', meaning small. It has been used in various fields such as technology, biology, and finance to denote something small in size or value. The concept of 'micro' has become increasingly relevant in the modern world with the advancement of technology and the study of microscopic organisms. From microchips to microfinance, the word 'micro' plays a significant role in describing things on a small scale.

See also: microbe, microphone.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,364 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.