mic

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noun

Mic

2 of 3

abbreviation (1)

Micah

MIC

3 of 3

abbreviation (2)

methyl isocyanate

Examples of mic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Penn himself grabbed the mic shortly after, reflecting on the group’s formation in 2010 following the devastating earthquake in Haiti. Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Mar. 2024 At night, a hip crowd often takes over the mics in the karaoke rooms of Kapow in Mizner Park, which can be rented for private parties. Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2024 There’s no confetti, no laser show, just the Kid sat alone on stage with his mic, backing band and some neat visuals. Lars Brandle, Billboard, 1 Mar. 2024 Step up to the mic and follow through with determination. Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2024 During the question-and-answer portion of a cybersecurity panel, which included senior officials from the FBI and Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, Warner stepped up to the mic. Kevin Collier, NBC News, 22 Feb. 2024 The misstep brought both Madonna and the dancer to the ground, but the Grammy winner held on to her mic, rolled onto her belly and continued performing. Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2024 But if this doesn’t happen, grabbing the mic unexpectedly for an off-the-cuff speech (especially after a few glasses of wine) will not be appreciated. Shelby Wax, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2024 Joe Buck's most memorable MLB moments With Fox Sports holding almost exclusive broadcast rights to the World Series for nearly three decades, Buck has been at the mic for so many history-making highlights. Steve Gardner, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1961, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of mic was in 1961

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“Mic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mic. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

MIC

abbreviation
1
methyl isocyanate
2
minimal inhibitory concentration; minimum inhibitory concentration
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