Meaning of the word microscope in English

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microscope

US /ˈmaɪ.krə.skoʊp/
UK /ˈmaɪ.krə.skoʊp/
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Noun

1.

an optical instrument used for viewing very small objects, typically magnified several hundred times.

Example:
The scientist used a microscope to examine the bacteria.
You need a powerful microscope to see individual cells.
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