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Topic: Technology

microform

IPA: /ˈmaɪ.kroʊ.fɔːrm/

KK: /ˈmaɪkroʊfɔrm/

noun

Definition: A type of storage for images or documents that are reduced in size, often used for archiving and preserving printed materials.

Example: The library has a collection of historical documents available in microform.

micrographic

IPA: /ˌmaɪ.krəˈɡrɪf.ɪk/

KK: /maɪˈkrɒɡrɪfɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to the use of very small images or writing, often seen in documents or images that are reduced in size for storage or display.

Example: The library uses micrographic technology to store old newspapers in a compact format.

micrographics

IPA: //maɪkroʊˈɡræfɪks//

KK: /maɪkroʊˈɡræfɪks/

noun

Definition: A set of technologies that create very small images of text and graphics, which can be enlarged for better viewing.

Example: The library uses micrographics to store old documents in a compact format.

microgroove

IPA: //ˈmaɪkroʊˌɡruːv//

KK: /ˈmaɪkroʊˌɡruv/

noun

Definition: A narrow, spiral groove found on vinyl records that allows for the playback of music.

Example: The microgroove technology in vinyl records allows for better sound quality and longer playtime.

microphone

IPA: /ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌfoʊn/

KK: /ˈmaɪkrəˌfoʊn/

noun

Definition: A device that captures sound and converts it into an electrical signal, often used for recording or amplifying sound.

Example: She spoke into the microphone during the presentation.

microphonic

IPA: //maɪˈkrɒfɪk//

KK: /maɪˈkrɒfɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a microphone or its function, especially in amplifying faint sounds.

Example: The microphonic effect made the quietest whispers audible in the recording.

microphonics

IPA: //maɪˈkroʊfɪnɪks//

KK: /maɪˈkroʊfɪnɪks/

noun

Definition: The study or science related to enhancing weak sounds, particularly using microphones.

Example: The engineer specialized in microphonics to improve sound quality in recordings.

microprocessor

IPA: /ˌmaɪ.kroʊˈprɒs.ɛs.ər/

KK: /maɪkroʊˈprɔsɛsər/

noun

Definition: A small electronic device that acts as the brain of a computer, processing instructions and managing tasks.

Example: The new computer is much faster because it has a more powerful microprocessor.

microprogram

IPA: /ˈmaɪ.kroʊˌprəʊ.ɡræm/

KK: /ˈmaɪkroʊˌprɒɡræm/

noun

Definition: A collection of small instructions that control the operations of a computer's central processing unit (CPU) to perform specific tasks.

Example: The microprogram allows the CPU to execute complex machine instructions efficiently.

verb

Definition: To create a set of instructions for a computer's control unit that defines how to execute machine-level operations.

Example: The engineer decided to microprogram the new processor to improve its efficiency.

microprojector

IPA: /ˌmaɪkroʊprəˈdʒɛktər/

KK: /maɪkroʊprəˈdʒɛktər/

noun

Definition: A small device that projects images or videos onto a surface, often portable and easy to carry.

Example: He used a microprojector to display his presentation on the wall during the meeting.

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