Home / Dictionary / Meaning of microscope

Microscope

/mˈaɪkrəˌskoʊp/
B1
Listen pronunciation

(noun) An optical instrument used for observing small objects.

This microscope magnifies objects by 100 times.
"Do you mind my borrowing your microscope?" "No, not at all."
CEFR Practice Quiz
The young student peered through the ____ to see the tiny cells moving around on the slide in his biology lab class.

Expand Your Vocabulary with LexUp

Master English words using smart flashcards, play exciting word rounds, and compete with other learners worldwide.