microcopying
ˈmaɪkroʊˌkɑpiɪŋ
Definition

Definition of microcopying - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

technologyTECH.related to making very small copiesTECH.
  • The microcopying process requires specialized equipment.
  • Microcopying old manuscripts preserves them for future generations.
  • The library invested in microcopying rare documents.
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Origin of microcopying

Greek, mikros (small) + kopia (cutting)

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  1. French:miniaturisé, ...
  2. German:Mikrokopieren, ...
  3. Italian:microcopiante, ...
  4. Spanish:microcopiado, ...
  5. Portuguese:microcópico, ...
  6. Chinese:微缩复制, ...
  7. Japanese:マイクロコピー, ...
  8. Arabic:تَصْغيرِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִיקְרוֹהֶעְתָּקְתִּי, ...
  10. Russian:микрокопирующий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:мікрокопіювання, ...
  12. Hindi:सूक्ष्म प्रतिलिपि, ...
microcopy
ˈmaɪ.krəʊˌkɒp.i
microcopiedmicrocopies

Definition of microcopy - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

digital designTECH.short text in digital products that helps or informs usersTECH.
  • The microcopy on this button says 'Submit order'.

Verb

tr.
1.
microfilm copyingDatedmake a microfilm copy of a documentDated
  • The library decided to microcopy all its rare manuscripts..
microfilm reproduce
2.
technologyDatedcopy a document at a greatly reduced sizeDated
  • They decided to microcopy the entire archive for storage.
minimize reduce shrink
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Origin of microcopy

Greek, mikros (small) + kopy (copy)

Examples of microcopy in a sentence

  • Update the microcopy to explain password requirements clearly.
  • They will microcopy the old newspapers.
  • We need to microcopy these documents for preservation.
  • The library decided to microcopy rare manuscripts for preservation.
  • To save space, they will microcopy the documents.

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  1. French:micro-texte, microfilmer, ...
  2. German:Microcopy, Mikrofilmkopie machen, ...
  3. Italian:microtesto, microfilmare, ...
  4. Spanish:microtexto, microfilmar, ...
  5. Portuguese:microtexto, microfilmar, ...
  6. Chinese:微文案, 微缩复制, ...
  7. Japanese:マイクロコピー, マイクロコピーする, ...
  8. Arabic:نص مُصَغَّر, صوَّرَ على ميكروفيلم, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִיקְרוֹקוֹפִּי, לְצַלֵּם לְמִיקְרוֹפִילְם, ...
  10. Russian:микрокопия, микрокопировать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:мікрокопірайтинг, мікрофільмувати, ...
  12. Hindi:सूक्ष्मपाठ, सूक्ष्म प्रतिलिपि बनाना, ...
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