microchip

noun

mi·​cro·​chip ˈmī-krō-ˌchip How to pronounce microchip (audio)

Examples of microchip in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Meanwhile, artificial intelligence is boosting demand for more efficient microchips. Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2024 Marvin arrived on December 5, delivered to us from the back of a white van with his vaccination record, a microchip, and almost nothing else. Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2024 Threat level: Legally, the shelter can hold a pet without any tags, microchip or other identifying information for three days before considering euthanasia and seven days for pets whose owners can be identified. Kristal Dixon, Axios, 13 Aug. 2024 Now Japan, with the backing of both government and business, is planning to revitalize their semiconductor industry and have begun a quest to develop the world’s most advanced microchip. Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for microchip 

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Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of microchip was in 1969

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“Microchip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/microchip. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.

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microchip

noun
mi·​cro·​chip ˈmī-krō-ˌchip How to pronounce microchip (audio)

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