Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
microscope
noun
/ˈmaɪkrəˌskoʊp/
Definition
An optical instrument used to see objects that are too small to be seen by the naked eye.
Examples
- Biologists use a microscope to study bacteria and cells.
- He looked at the slide under the microscope to observe the tiny organisms.
- Using a microscope, we can see the intricate patterns of a butterfly’s wings.
Meaning
Microscopes allow us to magnify small objects to examine details and structures that would otherwise be invisible.
Synonyms
- magnifier
- optical instrument
- lens
