microscopy

noun

mi·​cros·​co·​py mī-ˈkrä-skə-pē How to pronounce microscopy (audio)
: the use of or investigation with a microscope
microscopist noun

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Transmission electron microscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy confirmed the seamless integration of the two layers. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2025 Perhaps one day super-resolution advances might rival those of electron microscopy. Katarina Zimmer, JSTOR Daily, 14 Aug. 2025 Medical microscopy showing parasite. Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025 The microscopy analysis revealed telltale slice marks, scrape marks, and chop marks, as well as evidence of cremation, peeling, fractures, and human tooth marks. ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for microscopy

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1665, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of microscopy was circa 1665

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“Microscopy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/microscopy. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

microscopy

noun
mi·​cros·​co·​py mī-ˈkräs-kə-pē How to pronounce microscopy (audio)
: the use of the microscope : investigation with the microscope

Medical Definition

microscopy

noun
mi·​cros·​co·​py mī-ˈkräs-kə-pē How to pronounce microscopy (audio)
plural microscopies
: the use of or investigation with the microscope

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