Meaning of the word microscopic in English

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microscopic

US /ˌmaɪ.krəˈskɑː.pɪk/
UK /ˌmaɪ.krəˈskɒp.ɪk/
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Adjective

1.

extremely small; only visible with a microscope

Example:
The bacteria are microscopic organisms.
We need a microscope to see the microscopic details.
2.

extremely small in comparison to something else

Example:
His chances of winning were microscopic.
The impact of the change on the overall budget was microscopic.
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