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/
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Prefix

1.

extremely small

Example:
A microorganism is a very small living thing.
We need to analyze the microdetails of the plan.
2.

one millionth (10⁻⁶) of a unit

Example:
A microsecond is one millionth of a second.
The measurement was in micrometers.