mi·cro
ˈmī-(ˌ)krō 
1
: very small
especially
: microscopic
2
: involving minute quantities or variations
see micr-
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026
Our logic engine sits in between to stabilize the aircraft and reduce micro-control inputs.
—David Szondy
april 25, New Atlas, 25 Apr. 2026
Similarly, the cube becomes a habitable work of micro architecture inserted inside the apartment.
—Ludovica Stevan, Architectural Digest, 21 Apr. 2026
In addition to the dramatic style, Aguilera also added edgy micro bangs.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
By layering macro-level route planning with micro-level real-time reasoning, the platform enables the vehicle to interpret and respond to dynamic environments with greater nuance.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026
Our logic engine sits in between to stabilize the aircraft and reduce micro-control inputs.
—David Szondy
april 25, New Atlas, 25 Apr. 2026
Similarly, the cube becomes a habitable work of micro architecture inserted inside the apartment.
—Ludovica Stevan, Architectural Digest, 21 Apr. 2026
In addition to the dramatic style, Aguilera also added edgy micro bangs.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
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“Micro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/micro. Accessed 30 Apr. 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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