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Pronunciation / Transliteration: mi-cro-fone
"O cantor ajustou o microfone antes de começar a apresentação."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A device used to convert sound into an electrical signal.
"The singer adjusted the mic before starting the performance."
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To equip or set up with a microphone.
"The technician will mic the instruments for the recording session."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'mic' is a colloquial abbreviation of 'microphone', which originates from the Greek word 'mikros', meaning 'small'. The usage of 'mic' as a verb to mean 'to equip with a microphone' emerged in the late 20th century, reflecting the growing importance of audio technology in music and broadcasting.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Mic" is said worldwide
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micro
Transliteration: mik-ro
"Le chanteur a ajusté le micro avant de commencer la performance."
Mikrofon
Transliteration: mi-kro-fon
"Der Sänger hat das Mikrofon vor dem Auftritt eingestellt."
microfono
Transliteration: mi-kro-fo-no
"Il cantante ha regolato il microfono prima di iniziare la performance."
micrófono
Transliteration: mi-cro-fo-no
"El cantante ajustó el micrófono antes de comenzar la actuación."
microfone
Transliteration: mi-cro-fone
"O cantor ajustou o microfone antes de começar a apresentação."
माइक्रोफोन
Transliteration: maikrofon
"गायक ने प्रदर्शन शुरू करने से पहले माइक्रोफोन को समायोजित किया।"
麦克风
Transliteration: mài kè fēng
"歌手在开始表演前调整了麦克风。"
마이크
Transliteration: maikeu
"가수가 공연을 시작하기 전에 마이크를 조정했습니다."
マイク
Transliteration: maiku
"歌手はパフォーマンスを始める前にマイクを調整しました。"
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