microchipped

1 of 2

past tense of microchip entry 2

microchipped

2 of 2

adjective

1
: tagged or implanted with a microchip
Veterinary clinic staff should scan microchipped animals during each wellness examination to ensure the microchip is functional and has not migrated.—Dog Watch
2
: equipped with or utilizing microchips
… computerized, microchipped, state-of-the-art warships …—Tom Waters

Examples of microchipped in a Sentence

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Adjective
He’s neutered, microchipped and fully vaccinated, and he’s been treated for parasites. — Maryanne Dell, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1979, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of microchipped was in 1979

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“Microchipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/microchipped. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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