micro

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   Very small in scale or scope.

   At the micro level, he was a good manager. At the macro level, he failed.

2. 2
   noun

   Clipping of microwave (“microwave oven”).

   Just put it in the micro for 30 seconds and it's ready to eat.

3. 3
   noun

   Clipping of microcomputer.

   If you can possibly afford to spend a few more pounds then you should move up into the next price bracket, where the potential of the home micro starts to be realised.

4. 4
   adj

   extremely small in scale or scope or capability

5. 5
   noun

   Clipping of microeconomics.

6. 6
   noun

   Clipping of micromanagement.

7. 7
   noun

   Clipping of macrophile.

8. 8
   noun

   Clipping of macrophilia.

Etymology

From micro-, typically as shortened forms for modern words formed with the prefix, ultimately from Ancient Greek μικρός (mikrós, “small”).