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microphone

[ mahy-kruh-fohn ]

noun

  1. an instrument capable of transforming sound waves into changes in electric currents or voltage, used in recording or transmitting sound.


microphone

/ ˈɪəˌəʊ /

noun

  1. a device used in sound-reproduction systems for converting sound into electrical energy, usually by means of a ribbon or diaphragm set into motion by the sound waves. The vibrations are converted into the equivalent audio-frequency electric currents Informal namemike See also carbon microphone Compare loudspeaker
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of microphone1

1875–80; micro-, in sense “enlarging” (extracted from microscope ) + -phone
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Pea-soup hues leak out of Entice’s microphone, the Oakland Coliseum and yes, that spiked bracelet.

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So, yeah — I got multi talents when it comes to that microphone.

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That tells you just how ingrained Trump is in the American psyche and how hard it is to take the microphone from his gnarled little hands.

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Marcus said he also appreciated the authenticity of Close, who is the same person in postgame interviews as she is when the microphone is turned off.

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It featured the Hommemade Cafe, which was serving a meticulous espresso martini, and the Hommemade entertainment console and professional studio on wheels — complete with a projector, microphones, snack dispenser and rolling tray.

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