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microfilming

 

[ ˈmaɪkrəˌfɪlmɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

photo preservation

Microfilming is the process of creating microfilm, which is a photographic film that contains miniature images of documents. It is commonly used for preserving important documents, records, and archives, allowing for space-saving storage and easy retrieval. Microfilming is particularly useful in libraries, museums, and governmental records offices. This method of document preservation dates back to the early 20th century and has been widely adopted for its efficiency in managing large volumes of information.

Synonyms

film storage, micrography

Examples of usage

  • The library employs microfilming for historical newspapers.
  • Microfilming allows us to keep archives safe for many years.
  • We converted the old records into microfilm format.

Translations

Translations of the word "microfilming" in other languages:

🇵🇹 microfilmagem

🇮🇳 सूक्ष्म फिल्मांकन

🇩🇪 Mikroverfilmung

🇮🇩 mikrofilming

🇺🇦 мікрофільмування

🇵🇱 mikrofilmowanie

🇯🇵 マイクロフィルミング

🇫🇷 microfilmage

🇪🇸 microfilmación

🇹🇷 mikrofilmleme

🇰🇷 마이크로 필름

🇸🇦 تصوير الميكروفيلم

🇨🇿 mikrofilmování

🇸🇰 mikrofilmovanie

🇨🇳 微缩胶卷

🇸🇮 mikrofilmiranje

🇮🇸 örsmálfilma

🇰🇿 микрофильмдеу

🇬🇪 მიკროსურათები

🇦🇿 mikrofilm çəkmək

🇲🇽 microfilmación

Etymology

The term 'microfilming' is derived from the combination of 'micro' and 'film'. 'Micro' comes from the Greek word 'mikros', meaning small, and refers to the miniature nature of the images captured on film. The concept of filming small images originated in the late 19th century with the invention of phototypesetting and film technologies. As demand for document preservation grew in the early 20th century, particularly with the increase of information generated by institutions, the practice of microfilming took hold. Innovators recognized that microfilm could significantly reduce physical storage requirements and preserve sensitive documents against potential decay. The widespread adoption of microfilm has been instrumental in archival science and has allowed for the preservation of records in a more efficient manner for future generations.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,453, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.