microscope

/ˈmaɪkrəskōp, ˈmɪ-/

Definitions

1. noun

an optical instrument with lenses or a microscope objective that magnifies small objects or details beyond what can be seen by the naked eye

“The biologist used a microscope to examine the cell structures under a microscope.”

2. verb

to examine or study something using a microscope

“She microscoped the sample to determine the presence of bacteria.”

Synonyms

  • magnifier
  • optical instrument

Antonyms

  • binoculars
  • telescope