MICR

1 of 2

abbreviation

magnetic ink character recognition

micr-

2 of 2

combining form

variants or micro-
1
a
: small : minute
microcapsule
b
: used for or involving minute quantities or variations
microbarograph
2
: one millionth (10-6) part of
microgram
3
a
: using microscopy
microdissection
: used in microscopy
b
: revealed by or discernible only by microscopic examination
microorganism
4
: abnormally small
microcyte
5
: of or relating to a small area
microclimate
6
: employed in or connected with microphotographing or microfilming
microcopy

Word History

Etymology

Combining form

Middle English micro-, from Latin, from Greek mikr-, mikro-, from mikros, smikros small, short; perhaps akin to Old English smēalīc careful, exquisite

Dictionary Entries Near MICR

Cite this Entry

“MICR.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/MICR. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

micr-

combining form
variants or micro-
1
a
: small : minute
microfilm
b
: making a sound, image, or signal larger or stronger
microphone
2
: one millionth part of a (specified) unit
microsecond
Etymology

Combining form

derived from Greek mikros "small, short"

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