microscopy

[mahy-kros-kuh-pee, mahy-kruh-skoh-pee] Origin

mi·cros·co·py

[mahy-kros-kuh-pee, mahy-kruh-skoh-pee]
noun
1.
the use of the microscope.
2.
microscopic investigation.

Origin:
1655–65; microscope + -y3

mi·cros·co·pist [mahy-kros-kuh-pist, mahy-kruh-skoh-pist] , noun
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Microscopy is always a great word to know.
So is ort. Does it mean:
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
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microscopy (maɪˈkrɒskəpɪ)
 
n
1.  the study, design, and manufacture of microscopes
2.  investigation by use of a microscope
 
microscopist
 
n

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microscopy
1660s, from microscope.
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microscopy mi·cros·co·py (mī-krŏs'kə-pē)
n.

  1. The study of microscopes.

  2. The use of microscopes.

  3. Investigation by means of a microscope.

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