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microform

American  
[mahy-kruh-fawrm] / ˈmaɪ krəˌfɔrm /

noun

  1. any form, either film or paper, containing microreproductions.

microform British  
/ ˈmaɪkrəʊˌfɔːm /

noun

  1. computing a method of storing symbolic information by using photographic reduction techniques, such as microfilm, microfiche, etc

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Etymology

Origin of microform

First recorded in 1955–60; micro- + form

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