mi·cro
ˈmī-(ˌ)krō 
1
: very small
especially
: microscopic
2
: involving minute quantities or variations
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026
On board is a micro rover built by ispace called Tenacious as well as several commercial payloads.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 6 Jan. 2026
Short-form platforms are also evolving toward episodic consumption, with micro-dramas emerging as a measurable revenue category in China and expected to gain relevance in India, Indonesia, Japan and Thailand.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Each eye uses a full HD micro-OLED panel with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, supplied by Sony.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026
On board is a micro rover built by ispace called Tenacious as well as several commercial payloads.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
Noun
The sprinkle of micro cilantro gives it a fresh little kick at the end.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 6 Jan. 2026
Short-form platforms are also evolving toward episodic consumption, with micro-dramas emerging as a measurable revenue category in China and expected to gain relevance in India, Indonesia, Japan and Thailand.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Jan. 2026
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“Micro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/micro. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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micro
adjective
mi·cro
ˈmī-(ˌ)krō
1
: very small
especially
: microscopic
2
involving minute quantities or variations
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