mi·cro
ˈmī-(ˌ)krō 
1
: very small
especially
: microscopic
2
: involving minute quantities or variations
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Laura Barrero, Axios, 7 Aug. 2024
More from Personal Finance: Couples leverage ‘something borrowed’ to cut wedding costs
Why couples avoid talking about financial issues
Some couples are having ‘micro weddings’
Narrowing down the guest list can be difficult.
—Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2024
Quanta Magazine, 10 June 2024
This collection features a variety of essential pieces, including swimwear, slip dresses, micro and tennis skirts, button-downs and retro corset tops.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024
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Adjective
State of play: The new spot will be a micro bakery with counter service and an open kitchen inside Sweet Spot Studio.
—Laura Barrero, Axios, 7 Aug. 2024
More from Personal Finance: Couples leverage ‘something borrowed’ to cut wedding costs
Why couples avoid talking about financial issues
Some couples are having ‘micro weddings’
Narrowing down the guest list can be difficult.
—Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2024
Noun
So the independence of the macro from the micro is not complete: There is some leakage between levels.
—Quanta Magazine, 10 June 2024
This collection features a variety of essential pieces, including swimwear, slip dresses, micro and tennis skirts, button-downs and retro corset tops.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2024
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micro
adjective
mi·cro
ˈmī-(ˌ)krō
1
: very small
especially
: microscopic
2
involving minute quantities or variations
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