mic

1 of 3

noun

Mic

2 of 3

abbreviation (1)

Micah

MIC

3 of 3

abbreviation (2)

methyl isocyanate

Examples of mic in a Sentence

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Noun
Beloved baseball broadcaster and actor Bob Uecker, who parlayed an unremarkable playing career into a decadeslong stint behind the mic and in front of the camera, died Thursday, officials said. David K. Li, NBC News, 16 Jan. 2025 Beyond the Smart Tx, the Tour One M3 headphones pack 40mm Mica Dome drivers, a total of eight mics to handle calls and active noise cancellation, lossless audio, spatial sound with head tracking, Auracast, and PersoniFi 3.0. Pcmag Staff, PCMAG, 9 Jan. 2025 Taking the stage at the Beverly Hilton Hotel to accept the honor, Audiard handed the mic to Gascón, who made history as the first trans actress ever nominated for a Golden Globe. Dave Quinn, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025 Regardless, whether holding a mic or manning the oven, Cerbone is always on stage. Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for mic 

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1961, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of mic was in 1961

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“Mic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mic. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.

Medical Definition

MIC

abbreviation
1
methyl isocyanate
2
minimal inhibitory concentration; minimum inhibitory concentration
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