adjective
- equipped with or having had a microchip implanted, especially for identification or tracking purposes
Usage: commonly used in reference to pets
verb
- past tense and past participle of microchip; to implant a microchip in (an animal) for identification or tracking
Usage: transitive verb
Examples
- The shelter microchipped all the dogs before putting them up for adoption.
- Our cat is microchipped so we can find her if she gets lost.
- Many veterinarians recommend that pet owners have their animals microchipped.
- The microchipped dog was quickly reunited with its owner after being found.
- She had her new puppy microchipped at the vet's office last week.
- Microchipped pets are much easier to identify and return to their families.