microchipped

1 of 2

past tense of microchip entry 2

microchipped

2 of 2

adjective

mi·​cro·​chipped ˈmī-krō-ˌchipt 

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

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1979, in the meaning defined at sense 2