noun, verb

The use of a word or phrase to refer to something that it is not, invoking a direct similarity between the word or phrase used and the thing described (but in the case of English without the words like or as, since use of those words would imply a simile) (+5 more)

noun, verb

(always meter) A device that measures things. (+12 more)

noun, verb

(casting, by extension) to apply particular treatment methods to a mold (+8 more)

adjective, noun, verb

(aerospace, systems engineering) To measure or analyse statistical data concerning the quality or effectiveness of a process. (+10 more)

adjective, noun, verb

(gaming slang) micromanagement (+5 more)

noun

Any microorganism, but especially a harmful bacterium.

noun

A computer designed around a microprocessor, smaller than a minicomputer or a mainframe.

noun

A device used to measure distance very precisely but within a limited range, especially depth, thickness, and diameter. (+1 more)

noun

An organism that is too small to be seen by the unaided eye, especially a single-celled organism, such as a bacterium.

noun, verb

A device (transducer) used to convert sound waves into a varying electric current (+2 more)

noun, verb

An optical instrument used for observing small objects. (+2 more)

adjective

Able to see extremely minute objects. (+6 more)

noun

The study of microscopes, their design and manufacture. (+1 more)

noun, verb

An electromagnetic wave with wavelength between that of infrared light and radio waves. (+2 more)

noun

Noon (+1 more)

adjective, noun, verb

(grammar) Pertaining to the middle voice. (+12 more)

adjective

Of, or relating to middle age (+1 more)

adjective, noun

12 o'clock at night exactly. (+2 more)

noun, preposition

A place in the middle of something (+3 more)

adjective, noun, verb

(auxiliary) Even though. (+19 more)

adjective, adverb, noun

A warrior of great strength and courage. (+11 more)