noun
microchip
MYK-roh-chihp
Microchip (noun) means a tiny electronic circuit embedded in a small piece of semiconductor material, used in computers and countless devices. Example: “Modern smartphones contain microchips far more powerful than early room-sized computers.”
noun
1
A tiny electronic circuit embedded in a small piece of semiconductor material, used in computers and countless devices.
"Modern smartphones contain microchips far more powerful than early room-sized computers."
verb
1
To implant a small identification chip under an animal's skin, usually for pet identification.
"We had our new puppy microchipped last week."
"Vets recommend microchipping cats so they can be identified if they go missing."
How to use microchip
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA tiny electronic circuit chip; also used as a verb for implanting an ID chip in a pet.
Common pairings
have your pet microchipped
a computer microchip
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Word forms
- Plural
- microchips
- Third person singular
- microchips
- Past tense
- microchipped
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Etymology
A compound of "micro-" (small) and "chip," referring to the tiny silicon chips that carry electronic circuits.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “microchip” mean?
The word “microchip” means a tiny electronic circuit embedded in a small piece of semiconductor material, used in computers and countless devices. In plain terms, a tiny electronic circuit chip; also used as a verb for implanting an ID chip in a pet.
How do you pronounce “microchip”?
“Microchip” is pronounced MYK-roh-chihp (/ˈmaɪkɹoʊˌt͡ʃɪp/ in IPA).
How do you use “microchip” in a sentence?
Here is “microchip” used in a sentence: “Modern smartphones contain microchips far more powerful than early room-sized computers.”
What is another word for “microchip”?
Words with a similar meaning to “microchip” include chip.
What part of speech is “microchip”?
Depending on how it is used, “microchip” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “microchip” have?
“Microchip” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a tiny electronic circuit embedded in a small piece of semiconductor material, used in computers and countless devices.
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