noun
- the art or practice of writing or engraving in very small letters or characters
- a description or study of microscopic objects or structures
- the use of a microscope to examine and describe small objects
Usage: historical; technical
Usage: scientific
Usage: technical
Examples
- Medieval monks practiced micrography to fit entire texts into tiny spaces on parchment.
- The scientist's micrography of the insect wing revealed intricate structural details.
- Early micrography helped researchers understand the cellular composition of living organisms.
- The artist specialized in micrography, creating detailed images visible only under magnification.
- Advances in micrography technology allowed biologists to study bacteria more effectively.