Meaning & use

microscope

noun·Everyday

An instrument used to view objects that are too small to be seen clearly with the naked eye.

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Students examined the cell sample closely under a microscope during the biology lab.

The forensic team used a microscope to compare fibers found at the crime scene.

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The phrase 'under the microscope' is often used figuratively to mean that something is being closely examined or scrutinized.

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