Microscope

/ˈmaɪ.krəˌskoʊp/

Meaning & Definition

noun

An optical instrument used for viewing very small objects, typically magnifying them to a greater size for observation.

The biologist used a microscope to examine the cells in the sample.

A device that uses lenses to magnify objects and make them visible to the naked eye.

She adjusted the microscope's focus to get a clearer image of the tiny organism.

Any instrument that provides a means of looking at something very small or detailed.

The electronics engineer employed a microscope to inspect the circuitry on the chip.

A tool used in scientific research and education to study microscopic structures.

Students in the biology lab used a microscope to observe the movement of bacteria.

A metaphor for examining something in great detail.

The report was analyzed under the microscope for any discrepancies.

From the Greek words 'mikros' meaning 'small' and 'skopein' meaning 'to look or see'.

under the microscope

Being closely examined or scrutinized.

microscope anatomy

Detailed study of the structure of small organisms.

high-power microscope

A microscope that provides high magnification.

magnification

The process of enlarging the appearance of an object.

optics

The branch of physics that deals with light and vision.

biopsy

A medical procedure that involves the examination of tissue samples.

cell

The basic structural, functional, and biological unit of all living organisms.

Scope

He pulled out his scope to take a better look at the slide.

Mic

Let's check it out under the mic before we draw any conclusions.