micro

• Bezeichnet etwas, das extrem klein ist, sei es im Maßstab, in der Größe oder im Umfang; auch als Vorsilbe für millionstel Einheiten verwendet.

Describes something extremely small in scale or size.

1. Extremely small in scale or scopeB2formal

   Referring to something that is minuscule in size, scope, or capability.

   Mikro

   • The device uses micro components to save space.
   • Their budget is micro compared to the corporate giants.
   • The micro adjustments improved the machine's precision.

   Synonymediminutiveinfinitesimalmicroscopicminiatureminusculeminutetinywee

   Antonymebiggigantichugelargemacrovast

2. Very small in terms of measurementC1formal

   Denoting a very small unit of measurement or scale, often used in scientific contexts.

   Mikro-

   • The micro level of analysis examines individual cells.
   • Micro measurements require specialized instruments.
   • The experiment focused on micro variations in temperature.

   Synonymeinfinitesimalmicroscopicminusculeminutetiny

   Antonymemacro

3. Informal: tiny or insignificantA2informal

   Used informally to describe something as extremely small or trivial.

   Winzig

   • I only have a micro amount of time to finish this.
   • It's a micro issue, not worth worrying about.
   • He gave me a micro slice of cake.

   Synonymebittyinfinitesimalinsignificantmicroscopicminusculenegligibleteenytinytrivialweeny

   Antonymeenormoushugemacrovast