ultramicro

adjective

Definition of ultramicronext
as in micro

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ultramicro
  1. micro
  2. infinitesimal
  3. small
  4. fewer
  5. lesser
  6. minor
Adjective
  • 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
  • Oklo is a startup backed by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman that is developing micro nuclear reactors.
    Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of micro
Adjective
  • By infinitesimal degrees, the actor reveals his character’s vulnerability, building to the emotional wreckage of a sobering visit to Majdanek concentration camp.
    David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
  • Some bits get altered periodically in a database somewhere, as infinitesimal patches of ferromagnetism on disks or electromagnetic pulses flitting from here to there.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 30 May 2012
Definition of infinitesimal
Adjective
  • Make time for a drink at Sid Gold’s Request Room, a piano karaoke bar, as well as Paramita Sound, a record shop with a small in-house bar and performance space.
    Monica Mendal, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Buying additional lottery tickets does increase a person's odds of winning, but the increase may be small and not necessarily worth it.
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of small
Adjective
  • The risk is lower in areas such as the Pacific Northwest, where the population is less vulnerable, and Greenland, where fewer people live near glacial lakes.
    Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Feb. 2023
  • The Cavs are now just 4-7 in games decided by three points or fewer.
    Chris Fedor, cleveland, 31 Jan. 2023
Definition of fewer
Adjective
  • Toronto’s Fred VanVleet appears to be the top target, but Miami’s Kyle Lowry, Utah’s Mike Conley and, perhaps to a lesser extent, Charlotte’s Terry Rozier have been linked to the team at various points.
    Staff Writer Follow, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2023
  • The story of 2022 (and 2021 to a lesser extent) was energy.
    Nicole Goodkind, CNN, 31 Jan. 2023
Definition of lesser
Adjective
  • Palm Beach County Fire Rescue responded to the incident, with the three firefighters transported to a local hospital all in stable condition, and the 12 passengers hospitalized with minor injuries.
    Zach LaChance, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Dec. 2024
  • The brother caught in the avalanche had only minor injuries, the report said.
    Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of minor
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