mi·cro
ˈmī-(ˌ)krō 
1
: very small
especially
: microscopic
2
: involving minute quantities or variations
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Anna Mazurek, AFAR Media, 16 Dec. 2024
The Georgia University System has introduced a Nexus degree program allows a mix of experiential learning and coursework to stack toward bachelor’s degree, while Oregon State University allows its own micro credentials to count towards bachelor’s degrees.
—Bryan Penprase, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Outside Online, 19 Dec. 2024
It’s composed of soft foam layers, micro coils near the top, and support coils near the base.
—Rachel Tavel, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
The traditional Japanese calendar has four major seasons and 72 micro seasons, each of which lasts only five days and has a specific set of traditions and celebrations.
—Anna Mazurek, AFAR Media, 16 Dec. 2024
The Georgia University System has introduced a Nexus degree program allows a mix of experiential learning and coursework to stack toward bachelor’s degree, while Oregon State University allows its own micro credentials to count towards bachelor’s degrees.
—Bryan Penprase, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Noun
Adventure farther with High Valley Transit, which offers free micro and bus transit throughout Summit and Wasatch counties.
—Outside Online, 19 Dec. 2024
It’s composed of soft foam layers, micro coils near the top, and support coils near the base.
—Rachel Tavel, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Micro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/micro. Accessed 7 Jan. 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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