mi·cro
ˈmī-(ˌ)krō 
1
: very small
especially
: microscopic
2
: involving minute quantities or variations
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Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
These might include articles, courses or micro-coaching moments, all designed to meet the employee's unique needs.
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Adjective
The next two homes in the micro community will be built simultaneously with the same machine.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Borde suggested that micro-payment systems — already prevalent in Asia — could offer a solution when combined with subscription models.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
Matt Campion dished details of Spirit Studios’ debut micro-drama.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
These might include articles, courses or micro-coaching moments, all designed to meet the employee's unique needs.
—Kelly Jones, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
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“Micro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/micro. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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micro
adjective
mi·cro
ˈmī-(ˌ)krō
1
: very small
especially
: microscopic
2
involving minute quantities or variations
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