Microfilmed: meaning, definitions and examples

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microfilmed

 

[ ˈmaɪk.roʊ.fɪlmd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

document preservation

To microfilm means to record documents onto a small film for the purpose of long-term preservation. This technique allows for easier storage and access to large volumes of information while minimizing physical space requirements.

Synonyms

archive, film, record

Examples of usage

  • The library microfilmed historical newspapers for archival purposes.
  • She microfilmed the original documents to prevent damage.
  • Many universities microfilm their theses to preserve academic research.
  • The project aimed to microfilm all the local records from the past century.

Translations

Translations of the word "microfilmed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 microfilmado

🇮🇳 सूक्ष्म फिल्मित

🇩🇪 mikroverfilmt

🇮🇩 difilmkan mikro

🇺🇦 мікрофільмований

🇵🇱 mikrofilmowany

🇯🇵 マイクロフィルム化された

🇫🇷 microfilmé

🇪🇸 microfilmado

🇹🇷 mikrofilm edilmiş

🇰🇷 마이크로필름화된

🇸🇦 مصور بالفيلم الصغير

🇨🇿 mikrofilmovaný

🇸🇰 mikrofilmovaný

🇨🇳 微缩胶卷

🇸🇮 mikrofilmirano

🇮🇸 mikrófilmað

🇰🇿 микрофильмделген

🇬🇪 მიკრო ფილმირებული

🇦🇿 mikrofilm edilmiş

🇲🇽 microfilmado

Word origin

The term 'microfilm' originated in the early 20th century as a combination of the prefix 'micro,' meaning small, and 'film,' which refers to the thin layer of material used to capture images. The use of microfilm technology began around the 1920s, primarily as a way to preserve large volumes of documents in a compact form. Pioneering inventors and companies developed the technology for various applications, including archiving newspapers, photographs, and records. As it became more widespread, institutions like libraries and governments adopted microfilming extensively to safeguard aging materials and facilitate research access. The technique allowed for significant reductions in storage space while still providing a means to maintain historical records and documents. Over time, the method evolved with the advancement of film technology, leading to improved quality and accessibility of microfilmed materials.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,224 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.