micro
56
3.5
- noun
- /ˈmaɪkroʊ/
- Archaic
:
microordenador
- Burton reaches into his pocket, takes out a micro-cassette recorder, and flicks it on.
I think the progression towards the BBC Micro had a number of steps in it.
- I think the progression towards the BBC Micro had a number of steps in it.
- My, my parents brought home this BBC Model B micro computer.
- Hackers love it, yet it is described as a toy just like micro computers.
Examples
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My, my parents brought home this BBC Model B micro computer.
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I think the progression towards the BBC Micro had a number of steps in it.
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There are micro cameras in the statues.
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There must have been a micro-converter malfunction.
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Parker also feels that social policy is increasingly focused on "micro-level approaches."
Academic text (2011) -
I bought a new micro to help with my homework and social media.
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The office decided to upgrade all the staff's micros to enhance productivity.
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With a micro, I can easily manage my work tasks at home.
Synonyms
192
1.8
A small computer for one person to use at home or work
43
2.4
A small machine one person uses to work, study, or play
2
4.7
A small computer for one person that uses a small chip to run programs
Compounds
- Specialized
1
6.5
The smallest level of study that looks at individuals or small groups, not whole systems
A very small living thing like bacteria or fungi that you can only see with a microscope
How Powerful
- Specialized
59
5.3
- Specialized
351
3.0
- Specialized
11
4.2
43
2.4
- Archaic
56
3.5
81
1.3
Surface Forms
Etymology
The noun micro is a short form of the word 'microcomputer', with micro still from Greek mikros 'small', so a micro is a small personal computer used at home, school, or in a small office.