Meaning of the word micro in English
What does micro mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
micro
US /ˈmaɪ.kroʊ/
UK /ˈmaɪ.krəʊ/
Prefix
1.
extremely small
Example:
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A microorganism is a very small living thing.
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We need to analyze the microdetails of the plan.
2.
one millionth (10⁻⁶) of a unit
Example:
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A microsecond is one millionth of a second.
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The measurement was in micrometers.