microcopy

American  

[mahy-kruh-kop-ee] / ˈmaɪ krəˌkɒp i /

noun

plural

microcopies

1. a microphotographic copy of a printed page or the like, as in microfilm or microfiche.

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microcopy British  

/ ˈmaɪkrəʊˌkɒpɪ /

noun

1. Sometimes called: microphotograph.  a greatly reduced photographic copy of a printed page, drawing, etc, on microfilm or microfiche

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Etymology

Origin of microcopy

First recorded in 1930–35; micro- + copy

Example Sentences

Working with the molecules, he combined state-of-the-art experimental techniques including time-resolved in situ atomic-force microscopy at near-molecular resolution, x-ray diffraction, absorption spectroscopy and scanning electron microcopy.

From Science Daily • Feb. 5, 2024

He put the microcopy in an enlarger, and carried the enlarged print with him to the conveyer room.

From Time Crime by Freas, Kelly

Vall pressed a lever under his screen, and a rectangle of microcopy print popped out.

From Time Crime by Freas, Kelly