mic

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noun

Mic

2 of 3

abbreviation (1)

Micah

MIC

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abbreviation (2)

methyl isocyanate

Examples of mic in a Sentence

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Noun
Sunday also marked radio broadcaster Steve Carroll’s final broadcast after five decades behind the mic. Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2026 Cord, with one of the more recognizable voices in all of Philadelphia sports, called his final regular-season game after 28 seasons on the mic. CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026 The mic is also detachable and includes an indicator noting whether you're muted or need to talk to your teammates at a moment's notice. George Yang, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026 On the stage at Union Station, Chiefs play-by-play announcer Mitch Holthus handed the mic to general manager Brett Veach. Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 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 23 Apr. 2026.

Medical Definition

MIC

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