mi·cro
ˈmī-(ˌ)krō 
1
: very small
especially
: microscopic
2
: involving minute quantities or variations
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 28 Dec. 2025
Think of it as an almighty healer powered by hydrolyzed rice, sea buckthorn oil, and other ancient remedies that aid in decreasing breakage by sealing the cuticle and filling the holes that can develop in your hair on a micro level.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 27 Dec. 2025
Hannah Coates, Vogue, 29 Dec. 2025
With solar panels included, the tiny house becomes a self-sufficient micro-home, ready to roam wherever your adventures lead.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
Under this law, small and micro drones were mostly exempt; now those rules are permanent law, not temporary guidance.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 28 Dec. 2025
Think of it as an almighty healer powered by hydrolyzed rice, sea buckthorn oil, and other ancient remedies that aid in decreasing breakage by sealing the cuticle and filling the holes that can develop in your hair on a micro level.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 27 Dec. 2025
Noun
Kudos, also, for the directional micro-fringe at the Met Gala.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 29 Dec. 2025
With solar panels included, the tiny house becomes a self-sufficient micro-home, ready to roam wherever your adventures lead.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
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“Micro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/micro. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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micro
adjective
mi·cro
ˈmī-(ˌ)krō
1
: very small
especially
: microscopic
2
involving minute quantities or variations
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