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Meaning of microscopic

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

microscopic

Pronunciation:/ˌmaɪkɹəˈskɑpɪk/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Of, or relating to microscopes or microscopy; microscopal

    Example: We supply all microscopic stains and other materials.

  2. So small that it can only be seen using a microscope.

    Example: The water was full of microscopic organisms.

  3. Very small; minute

    Example: Compared to the galaxy, we are microscopic in scale.

  4. Carried out with great attention to detail.

    Example: The police carried out a microscopic search of the crime scene.