microfilm

• Плёнка, на которую документы или другие материалы фотографируются в сильно уменьшенном размере для компактного хранения, обычно требующая системы увеличения для чтения.

A noun referring to a film on which documents or other materials are photographed at a greatly reduced size for compact storage, typically requiring a magnification system to read.

1. Storage medium for documentsB2formal

   A film used to photograph documents, books, or records at a very small scale, allowing for compact storage. A special magnifying device is needed to view the content.

   Микрофильм

   • The library archives old newspapers on microfilm.
   • Researchers use a microfilm reader to examine historical records.
   • Microfilm was a common method for preserving documents before digital storage.

   Синонимыmicrofiche

• Глагол, означающий записывать или воспроизводить документы на микрофильме, ныне в значительной степени устаревшей технологии.

A verb meaning to record or reproduce documents on microfilm, a now largely obsolete technology.

1. Record on microfilmC1formal

   To photograph documents or records onto microfilm for storage or preservation.

   Микрофильмировать

   • The library decided to microfilm all its old newspapers.
   • Archivists carefully microfilm fragile manuscripts to preserve them.
   • They microfilm the records every year for backup.

   Синонимыmicrocopy