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Microfiche - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

microfiche

/ˈmaɪkroʊˌfiʃ/ /ˈmaɪkrəʊˌfiːʃ/

Definition:

A small sheet of microfilm used to store printed material in a reduced format.

Synonyms:

microfilm, microform, filmstrip

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

original document, full-size print

Common Collocations:

read microfiche, store microfiche, search microfiche, archive microfiche

Derivatives:

microfiches (plural), microfiched (past tense)

Usage Tips:

Use "microfiche" when referring to archived documents stored on small film sheets for space-saving purposes.

Common Phrases:

on microfiche, search through microfiche, stored in microfiche

Etymology:

From "micro-" (small) + French "fiche" (slip of paper), first used in the mid-20th century.

Examples:

  • 1. The library stores old newspapers on microfiche for preservation.
  • 2. Researchers often use microfiche to access historical records efficiently.
  • 3. She found her grandfather’s military records on a dusty microfiche reel.
  • 4. Many universities have replaced microfiche with digital archives for easier access.

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