mi·cro
ˈmī-(ˌ)krō 
1
: very small
especially
: microscopic
2
: involving minute quantities or variations
see micr-
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Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
In other words, on the micro level, the painting was more uniform than previously determined.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2026
In a micro dining room, functionality is key; every piece has to earn its keep.
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026
For covering more water across expansive areas, a small paddletail swimbait like Z-Man’s Shad FryZ or a micro jerkbait such as a Rapala X-Rap XR04 are great (and often overlooked) search baits, spring through fall.
—Cory Schmidt, Outdoor Life, 15 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
On board is a micro rover built by ispace called Tenacious as well as several commercial payloads.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
In other words, on the micro level, the painting was more uniform than previously determined.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2026
In a micro dining room, functionality is key; every piece has to earn its keep.
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026
For covering more water across expansive areas, a small paddletail swimbait like Z-Man’s Shad FryZ or a micro jerkbait such as a Rapala X-Rap XR04 are great (and often overlooked) search baits, spring through fall.
—Cory Schmidt, Outdoor Life, 15 Apr. 2026
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“Micro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/micro. Accessed 21 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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