noun

microscope

microscope

The scientist used a microscope to see the cells.

The scientist used a microscope to see the cells.

We looked at bacteria under the microscope.

We looked at bacteria under the microscope.

((a/the)) microscope an instrument for viewing small objects The scientist used a microscope.

Synonyms: scope, magnifier

From Greek 'mikros' (small) + 'skopein' (to look at). It means an instrument for looking at small things.

Think of it as a 'scope' for looking at 'micro' (very small) objects.

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