microscopy

noun

mi·cros·co·py mī-ˈkrä-skə-pē

: the use of or investigation with a microscope

microscopist

mī-ˈkrä-skə-pist

noun

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At the campus garden’s La Kretz Garden Pavilion, UCLA’s Shahan will discuss her work applying single-cell genomics and time-lapse microscopy to the roots of one plant. — Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 At the same time, advanced electron microscopy and computer modeling revealed the atomic-scale activity unfolding inside. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026 Additionally, the agency’s tests relied on a less sensitive optical microscopy method that can see only larger asbestos fibers. — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026 That rules out many advanced microscopy techniques, particularly those that rely on intense light or fluorescent dyes. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for microscopy

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circa 1665, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of microscopy was circa 1665

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microscopy

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mi·cros·co·py mī-ˈkräs-kə-pē

: the use of the microscope : investigation with the microscope

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microscopy

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mi·cros·co·py mī-ˈkräs-kə-pē

plural microscopies

: the use of or investigation with the microscope

microscopy

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