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micro

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈmaɪˌkɹoʊ// UK //mˈaɪkɹəʊ// mi·cro Archaic Informal Slang

adj. extremely small or happening on a very small scale. You use this to describe things that are much smaller than usual, like a tiny business or a very short piece of writing.

adj. extremely small in scale, scope, or capability. Often used as a prefix or a standalone descriptor in economic and technical contexts to denote a focus on individual units rather than systems.


SIMPLE

The company focuses on micro investments for small businesses.

CONTEXTUAL

The influencer posted a micro blog update to share her thoughts on the new movie.

COMPLEX

Economists often analyze micro trends within specific neighborhoods to predict how larger urban developments might affect local housing prices over the next decade.

Usage

Commonly used as a prefix in technical terms, but functions as a standalone adjective in informal business and tech contexts.

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