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    Microscope (en. Microscope)

    /mikʁɔskɔp/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An optical device used to observe microscopic objects.
    The biologist used a microscope to study the cells.
    Le biologiste a utilisé un microscope pour étudier les cellules.
    Instruments used in laboratories for the observation of samples.
    Microscopes spend hours adjusting their microscopes.
    Les microscopistes passent des heures à ajuster leurs microscopes.
    Essential equipment in medicine for accurate diagnostics.
    The doctor used a microscope to examine the sample.
    Le médecin a utilisé un microscope pour examiner le prélèvement.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'mikros' meaning small and 'skopein' meaning to examine.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to look under the microscope
    To examine something very carefully.
    regarder au microscope
    electron microscope
    A type of microscope that uses electrons to improve resolution.
    microscope électronique

    Related Words

    optics
    Related to the study of light and vision.
    optique
    microbiology
    Science that studies microorganisms.
    microbiologie
    observation
    Action of looking at something attentively.
    observation

    Slang Meanings

    To look closely, to analyze meticulously.
    We need to microscope this project before launching it.
    Il faut microscope ce projet avant de le lancer.
    To be picky.
    She is always micromanaging the details.
    Elle est toujours au microscope sur les détails.