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microscope Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
An optical or electronic instrument used for viewing very small objects, such as cells or microorganisms, typically by magnifying them several hundred times.
Usage Example
"The biology students used a magnifier to examine the detailed structure of an onion cell."
Weak
magnifier
• noun (Context 2)
A state of close, intense scrutiny or critical observation, often used in the phrase 'under the microscope'.
Usage Example
"Following the data breach, the tech company's security practices were put under the scrutiny by federal regulators."
Strong
scrutiny
examination
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