Definition

A very small cassette that holds magnetic tape, used for recording audio in devices like tape players or dictation machines.

Example

He used a microcassette to record the interview for later transcription.

Conversation

Do you remember when we used to record our conversations on a microcassette?

Yeah, that was such a fun way to capture memories!

I found an old microcassette in my drawer the other day.

That's awesome! We should find a player and listen to it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Microcassette → It is formed from "micro-" (from Greek "mikros", meaning small) and "cassette" (from French "cassette", meaning a small box or case). The word "microcassette" refers to a small cassette used for recording audio or video.

Memory Tip

Think of 'small' ('micro-') and a 'case' ('cassette') to remember that a microcassette is a small recording case.

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