microscopy

noun

mi·​cros·​co·​py mī-ˈkrä-skə-pē 

: the use of or investigation with a microscope

microscopist

mī-ˈkrä-skə-pist 

noun

Examples of microscopy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The investigators use tools such as X‑ray fluorescence spectrometry, scanning electron microscopy and laser ablation mass spectrometry. — Gabriela Sa Pessoa, Fortune, 24 July 2026

His team’s microscopy experiments have shown that without Kelch13, the malaria parasite doesn’t grow. — Christine Ro, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Further, advanced electron microscopy and X-ray spectroscopy were used to confirm that the coatings were perfectly and uniformly distributed over the electrolyte powder surfaces. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026

The department had ordered a test called transmission electron microscopy, which uses an electron microscope to magnify and spot asbestos particles. — Miceala Morano, Arkansas Online, 8 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1665, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

microscopy

noun

mi·​cros·​co·​py mī-ˈkräs-kə-pē 

: the use of the microscope : investigation with the microscope

Medical Definition

microscopy

noun

mi·​cros·​co·​py mī-ˈkräs-kə-pē 

plural microscopies

: the use of or investigation with the microscope