Word Noun
microfilm
n.
C / U
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈmaɪkɹəˌfɪɫm/ UK /mˈaɪkɹəʊfˌɪlm/ mi·cro·film UK spelling microfilm's, microfilm's, microfilmed, microfilming
Definition
n.a small roll of film that holds a tiny copy of a document or book. You use a special machine to look at the tiny images and read the text.
n.a photographic film containing a series of highly reduced images of documents, books, or other materials. Typically requires a specialized reader or projector to view the content.
Examples
“The library keeps old newspapers on microfilm.”
“Before digital archives, researchers had to use a microfilm reader to access historical records stored in the basement.”
“The transition from physical archives to digital databases has rendered microfilm a largely obsolete medium, though many institutions still maintain these fragile rolls for long-term preservation.”
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
Updated