microscopically

adverb

mi·​cro·​scop·​i·​cal·​ly -pə̇k(ə)lē 

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1

: by means of the microscope

a fact that can be demonstrated microscopically

2

: to a microscopic degree

took great care to get the surface microscopically level

—G. R. Gilbert

contribute microscopically to the appreciation of art

—Vincent Starrett

3

: in a microscopic manner : with extreme accuracy or meticulousness

studying microscopically the statistics of trade and industry

—G. G. Coulton

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