Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

under the microscope

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.50 in modern English

Syllables
un-der- the mi-cro-scope
IPA
30
Scrabble Score
18
Letters
5
Syllables
13
Unique Chars

Meaning

adv

Under close scrutiny or examination.

adv

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see under, the, microscope.

Example Sentences

Phrases

under the gun

Frequently Paired Words

under the gun by eye

Synonyms

under the loupe under the magnifying glass under the spotlight

Questions

What does under the microscope mean?
Under close scrutiny or examination.

How to pronounce under the microscope

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