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

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

From Time Crime by Freas, Kelly

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

From Time Crime by Freas, Kelly