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micro

[mahy-kroh] / ˈmaɪ kroʊ /
ADJECTIVE
very small in size, scope
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It is good news too for the wider habitat as the presence of water voles brings benefits for biodiversity as they create micro ecosystems as they interact with the river.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

This is especially true in the era of social media, hyper-individualization, personal branding and micro celebrity.

From Salon • Jun. 23, 2026

In India, the share of micro loans at least 30 days overdue tripled to 6.2% in 12 months to March 2025, the most recent data.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

“Eric knows that he understands the show on a macro level. All of us actors have to understand it on a micro level; we have to be the experts in our characters,” Quaid says.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

For a few moments nothing but white noise emanated from the micro speakers, then Artemis heard the sharp click of a mike button.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer




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