mic

1 of 3

noun

Mic

2 of 3

abbreviation (1)

Micah

MIC

3 of 3

abbreviation (2)

methyl isocyanate

Examples of mic in a Sentence

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Noun
Harris herself was caught in a hot mic moment on the topic over the weekend at a Michigan bar with Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024 This new wireless mic system is an excellent piece of kit and fills the gap between cheaper consumer wireless mics and the kind of high-end solutions used by professional film crews. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 Standing atop a makeshift stage on the Dodger Stadium infield Sunday night, Dave Roberts grabbed hold of the mic, lifted his right arm toward the sky and asked the Chavez Ravine crowd a simple, resounding question. Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024 Also in New York City, Anne Hathaway campaigns for Kamala Harris, and Meghann Fahy takes the mic during Comic-Con. Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for mic 

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1961, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of mic was in 1961

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“Mic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mic. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

MIC

abbreviation
1
methyl isocyanate
2
minimal inhibitory concentration; minimum inhibitory concentration
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