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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The researchers turned to advanced electron microscopy to observe the material in real time after each laser strike. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 26 May 2026 The company has even designed the container so that light can be diffused in from beneath for microscopy purposes. ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026 Our team of plant paleontologists and evolutionary biologists use microscopy techniques to extract the full potential of natural history collections. Ingrid C. Romero, The Conversation, 5 May 2026 Imaging is a critical focus of this $400 million commitment: our roadmap includes microscopy to observe millions to billions of cells in living organisms, and cryo-electron tomography that can resolve atomic-level details in the cell. Priscilla Chan, Time, 30 Apr. 2026 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 2 Jun. 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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