Microphone: meaning, definitions and examples

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microphone

 

[ หˆmaษชkrษ™หŒfoสŠn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

recording

A microphone is a device used to capture sound waves and convert them into electrical signals for recording or amplification purposes.

Synonyms

audio input device, mic, mike

Examples of usage

  • She spoke into the microphone at the conference.
  • The microphone picked up the singer's voice clearly.
Context #2 | Noun

live performance

A microphone is a tool used by performers to amplify their voice or instrument in a live setting.

Synonyms

audio input device, mic, mike

Examples of usage

  • The singer held the microphone as she belted out the high notes.
  • The guitarist's solo was enhanced by the microphone.
Context #3 | Noun

communication

A microphone is a device that converts sound into electrical signals for transmission or recording purposes.

Synonyms

audio input device, mic, mike

Examples of usage

  • The microphone on the phone allowed for clear communication.
  • The news anchor spoke into the microphone during the broadcast.

Translations

Translations of the word "microphone" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น microfone

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเค‡เค•เฅเคฐเฅ‹เคซเคผเฅ‹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‚ฏใƒญใƒ•ใ‚ฉใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท microphone

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

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 'microphone' comes from the Greek words 'micros' meaning small and 'phone' meaning sound. The concept of the microphone dates back to the 19th century, with various inventors contributing to its development over time. The modern microphone plays a crucial role in audio recording, communication, and live performances.

See also: micro, microbe.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,393, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.