How Do You Spell MICROFILM?

Pronunciation: [mˈa͡ɪkɹə͡ʊfˌɪlm] (IPA)

The word "microfilm" is pronounced as /ˈmaɪkroʊfɪlm/. The IPA phonetic transcription of the word helps to explain its spelling. The initial sound /m/ is followed by the vowel sound /aɪ/, which is formed by the combination of the long vowel sound /a/ and the consonant sound /ɪ/. The following consonant sounds /k/ and /r/ are followed by the vowel sound /oʊ/, which is formed by the combination of the vowel sound /o/ and the diphthong /ʊ/. The final consonant sounds /f/ and /m/ represent the end of the word.

MICROFILM Meaning and Definition

  1. Microfilm is a medium used for storing and preserving documents, especially those with historical, legal, or cultural significance. It consists of a transparent film on which small, reduced-size copies of documents are photographed in a highly miniaturized format.

    Typically, microfilm is made from a cellulose acetate or polyester base, which is coated with an emulsion containing silver halide crystals. The documents intended for preservation or duplication are either photographed directly onto the film through a microfilm camera or are developed from a microfiche (a flat sheet of microfilm containing multiple images).

    The reduction ratio of microfilming is considerable, with the standard ratio being 24:1, meaning that the documents are shrunk to 1/24th of their original size. This enables a significant amount of information to be stored in a compact and convenient format. Microfilm is commonly stored on reels or in cartridges, which can be easily accessed using specialized readers or scanners.

    Microfilm offers numerous advantages for long-term document preservation. It is highly durable, resistant to degradation, and can withstand extreme temperatures and humidity. Furthermore, it eliminates the need for large physical storage spaces, allowing institutions and libraries to save considerable space and costs. Microfilm has been widely used in archives, libraries, government agencies, and financial institutions to ensure the safekeeping and accessibility of important historical and research materials.

    In recent times, digital technologies have gained popularity for document storage. However, microfilm remains a valuable archival medium due to its high stability, long lifespan, and the ability to provide tangible access to historical documents.

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Etymology of MICROFILM

The word "microfilm" is derived from the combination of two words: "micro" and "film".

The term "micro" comes from the Greek word "mikros", which means "small" or "minute". It is commonly used as a prefix to indicate something very tiny or reduced in size.

The word "film" refers to a thin sheet or strip of flexible material that is commonly used for recording images or storing information. It has its roots in the Old English word "film", meaning a thin membrane or covering.

Combining these two terms, "microfilm" refers to a reduced-size film used for recording and storing information in a compact, convenient format.

Similar spelling words for MICROFILM

Plural form of MICROFILM is MICROFILMS

Conjugate verb Microfilm

CONDITIONAL

I would microfilm
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he/she/it would microfilm
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CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have microfilm
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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FUTURE

I will microfilm
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FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be microfilming
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FUTURE PERFECT

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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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IMPERATIVE

you microfilm
we let´s microfilm

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to microfilm

PAST

I microfilmed
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PAST CONTINUOUS

I was microfilming
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PAST PARTICIPLE

microfilmed

PAST PERFECT

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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT

I microfilm
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PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT PARTICIPLE

microfilming

PRESENT PERFECT

I have microfilmed
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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been microfilming
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I would have microfilmed
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they would have microfilmed

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