Word
mic
Phoneticsmic
US/ˈmɪk/
UK/mˈaɪk/
Definitions
01microphone
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Informal
n. a short way to write or say 'microphone' — the device you use to record your voice.
n. a clipped form of 'microphone', denoting a transducer that converts sound into an electrical signal.
“The singer stepped up to the mic and started the first song.”
“Before the podcast began, the engineer spent several minutes adjusting the mic levels to ensure the guest's voice was captured clearly.”
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02to provide with a microphone
B2 · Upper Intermediate Informal · Technical
v. to give someone a microphone or attach one to their clothes.
v. to equip a person or an object with a microphone, often for broadcasting or recording purposes.
“The crew had to mic the actors before the interview could start.”
“The sound technician decided to mic the drum kit individually to achieve a more balanced mix during the live performance.”
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
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- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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