Definition
microimage
noun
- a greatly reduced photographic image, typically of a document, stored on microfilm or microfiche for space-saving archival purposes
Usage: technical; often used in library and records management contexts
Examples
- The library converted old newspapers into microimages to preserve them and save shelf space.
- Researchers accessed the microimages of historical documents using a specialized reader.
- The archive stores thousands of microimages on microfiche cards.
- Digital scanning has gradually replaced microimage technology in many institutions.