microscopy

noun

mi·​cros·​co·​py mī-ˈkrä-skə-pē How to pronounce microscopy (audio)
: the use of or investigation with a microscope
microscopist noun

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After the tests, the scientists used optical microscopy and found that the filament surface had changed from dark gray to a silvery, metallic appearance. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026 Their skulls are nearly transparent, allowing scientists to observe brain activity directly using two-photon microscopy. Matt Emma, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026 Using advanced microscopy, the team tracked the real-time transport of ink immediately after tattooing. Jay Kakade december 20, New Atlas, 20 Dec. 2025 Although this is not the first time scientists have used expansion microscopy to analyze sperm, the technique is essential for advancing reproductive science, Dutcher says. Humberto Basilio, Scientific American, 3 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for microscopy

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1665, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of microscopy was circa 1665

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“Microscopy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/microscopy. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

microscopy

noun
mi·​cros·​co·​py mī-ˈkräs-kə-pē How to pronounce microscopy (audio)
: the use of the microscope : investigation with the microscope

Medical Definition

microscopy

noun
mi·​cros·​co·​py mī-ˈkräs-kə-pē How to pronounce microscopy (audio)
plural microscopies
: the use of or investigation with the microscope

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