mi·cro
ˈmī-(ˌ)krō 
1
: very small
especially
: microscopic
2
: involving minute quantities or variations
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Technology is reinventing one of the oldest human crafts in a vast space called a micro factory.
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These micro-breaks prevent the cumulative tension that comes from repetitive chopping, stirring and hovering over the stove.
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Adjective
Expect micro-cultural collisions and unlikely collabs as this spoiled child discovers there are other Main Characters.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 19 Nov. 2025
Technology is reinventing one of the oldest human crafts in a vast space called a micro factory.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 14 Nov. 2025
Noun
In our cover shoot, Megan embodies the season’s biggest trends — icy blue, two-piece sets, wine and burgundy shades, micro-hemlines — with effortless charm.
—Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
These micro-breaks prevent the cumulative tension that comes from repetitive chopping, stirring and hovering over the stove.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 24 Nov. 2025
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“Micro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/micro. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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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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