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10 Language-to-English DictionariesMic Check
/ˈmaɪk ˌtʃɛk/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A test of a microphone or sound system before a broadcast, performance, or public speaking event to ensure proper amplification and audio quality.
"The sound engineer requested a quick mic check before the band took the stage."
- 1
To test a microphone or sound equipment by speaking or singing into it.
"She stood at the podium to mic check before the conference began."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived as a shortened truncation of 'microphone check', originating in the mid-20th century during the expansion of broadcast radio and public address systems. The phrase evolved into a cultural catchphrase popularized by live performers, audio engineers, and eventually socio-political movements.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Mic Check" is said worldwide
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test micro
Transliteration: tɛst mikro
"Faisons un test micro avant le concert."
Mikrofontest
Transliteration: miˈkʁoːfonˌtɛst
"Der Mikrofontest war erfolgreich."
prova microfono
Transliteration: ˈprɔːva miˈkrɔːfono
"Facciamo una prova microfono prima di iniziare."
prueba de sonido
Transliteration: pˈɾueβa de soˈniðo
"Hicimos una prueba de sonido rápida."
teste de som
Transliteration: ˈtɛstʃi dʒi sõ
"O teste de som durou dez minutos."
माइक चेक
Transliteration: maik ček
"कार्यक्रम से पहले माइक चेक किया गया।"
话筒测试
Transliteration: huàtǒng cèshì
"演出开始前进行话筒测试。"
마이크 테스트
Transliteration: maikeu teseuteu
"행사 전에 마이크 테스트를 해주세요."
マイクチェック
Transliteration: maiku chekku
"本番の前にマイクチェックを行います。"
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