mic

1 of 3

noun

Mic

2 of 3

abbreviation (1)

Micah

MIC

3 of 3

abbreviation (2)

methyl isocyanate

Examples of mic in a Sentence

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Noun
Plus, its broadcast-quality mic ensures your orders are heard loud and clear, while the magnetic base keeps your gear charged and ready for the next 24-hour campaign. Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 May 2026 Leavitt quickly ceded the mic to Colin Jost‘s Pete Hegseth. William Earl, Variety, 3 May 2026 When a tag is struck, a wearable mic, such as a smartwatch or phone, picks up the sound, and accompanying software identifies exactly which tag was struck based on its unique signature. New Atlas, 2 May 2026 The concept quickly spread across Asia and then to the United States, where the first dedicated karaoke bar opened in Los Angeles in 1982 and helped ignite a nationwide fascination with stepping up to the mic, no matter your vocal skill. Jesse Kirshbaum, SPIN, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for mic

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1961, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of mic was in 1961

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“Mic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mic. Accessed 13 May. 2026.

Medical Definition

MIC

abbreviation
1
methyl isocyanate
2
minimal inhibitory concentration; minimum inhibitory concentration
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