Microscope: meaning, definitions and examples

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microscope

 

[ maษชkroสŠskaษชp ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

scientific tool

A microscope is an optical instrument used to see objects that are too small to be seen by the naked eye. It magnifies the appearance of small specimens, allowing for detailed examination. Microscopes are commonly used in biology, material science, and various applications in laboratory environments.

Synonyms

lens, magnifier, optical instrument.

Examples of usage

  • The biologist used a microscope to study the bacteria.
  • Students learned how to prepare slides for the microscope.
  • With a microscope, we could observe the cell structure clearly.
  • The scientist adjusted the microscope to focus on the sample.

Translations

Translations of the word "microscope" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น microscรณpio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ‚เค•เฅเคทเฅเคฎเคฆเคฐเฅเคถเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mikroskop

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mikroskop

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผั–ะบั€ะพัะบะพะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mikroskop

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ก•ๅพฎ้ก

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท microscope

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ microscopio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mikroskop

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ˜„๋ฏธ๊ฒฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูŠูƒุฑูˆุณูƒูˆุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mikroskop

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mikroskop

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ˜พๅพฎ้•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mikroskop

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sneiรฐsรฝn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะธะบั€ะพัะบะพะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒ™แƒ แƒแƒกแƒ™แƒแƒžแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mikroskop

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ microscopio

Etymology

The word 'microscope' originates from the Greek words 'micros' meaning 'small' and 'skopein' meaning 'to look at' or 'to examine'. The term was first coined in the early 17th century as the use of such instruments became more widespread in scientific inquiry. Initially, microscopes were simple devices made with lenses that allowed scientists to investigate the microscopic world. The development of the microscope significantly advanced biological and medical sciences by enabling the discovery of cells, microorganisms, and other small structures, paving the way for modern biology and medicine. As technology advanced, microscopes evolved from basic compound types to sophisticated electron microscopes capable of magnifying objects at a molecular level.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,392 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.