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Definition of microfilming - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
photographyDated related to the process of making microfilmDated
- The microfilming equipment is in the back room.
- The library has a microfilming section.
- Microfilming documents is a meticulous task.
Origin of microfilming
Greek, mikros (small) + Latin, film (thin layer)
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- French:photographique, ...
- German:mikroverfilmungs, ...
- Italian:relativo alla microfilmatura, ...
- Spanish:microfilmado, ...
- Portuguese:de microfilmagem, ...
- Chinese:微缩胶片处理, ...
- Japanese:マイクロフィルム化, ...
- Arabic:مِيكْرُوفِيلْمِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:מִיקְרוֹפִילְמִי, ...
- Russian:относящийся к микрофильмированию, ...
- Ukrainian:мікрофільмування, ...
- Hindi:सूक्ष्म फिल्मांकन, ...
Definition of microfilm - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
document storageTECH. film storing documents in miniaturized formTECH.
- Libraries use microfilm to archive old newspapers.
Verb
recording informationTECH. put information onto microfilm for storage or preservationTECH.
- They microfilm old newspapers to save space and preserve them.
Images of microfilm
film storing documents in miniaturized form
Expressions with microfilm
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machine that prints images from microfilm
The library uses a microfilm plotter to print old newspapers.
Origin of microfilm
Greek, mikros (small) + Latin, film (thin skin)
Examples of microfilm in a sentence
Microfilm is essential for preserving rare documents. Archivists microfilm court records for long-term preservation. The museum plans to microfilm fragile letters next month.
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- French:microfilm, microfilmer, ...
- German:Mikrofilm, mikroverfilmen, ...
- Italian:microfilm, microfilmare, ...
- Spanish:microfilm, microfilmar, ...
- Portuguese:microfilme, microfilmar, ...
- Chinese:缩微胶卷, 制作微缩胶片, ...
- Japanese:マイクロフィルム, マイクロフィルムに記録する, ...
- Arabic:ميكرُوفِيلم, صَوَّرَ عَلَى مِيكْرُوفِيلْم, ...
- Hebrew:מִיקְרוֹפִילְם, לְמַיְּקְרוֹפְלֵם, ...
- Russian:микрофильм, микрофильмировать, ...
- Ukrainian:мікрофільм, мікрофільмувати, ...
- Hindi:माइक्रोफिल्म, माइक्रोफिल्म बनाना, ...
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