micro-

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈmaɪ.kroʊ/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈmaɪ.krəʊ/

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Adjective

Positive micro

Comparative more micro

Superlative most micro

1. When something is micro, it refers to the size of the object being rather small. Used to compare how small an object is.

   At the micro level he was a good manager. At the more macro level he failed.

Noun

Singular micro

Plural micros

1. (computing) "Micro" is a short form of "microcomputer" or "microscope".

Prefix

Prefix micro

1. A prefix meaning small
2. (measurement) A prefix on a measurement meaning 10⁻⁶ (one millionth).

Antonyms

• macro