Pronunciation: /ˈmaɪkroʊfɪlm/
noun a film bearing a miniature photographic copy of printed or other graphic matter, usually of a document or book, made for a library, archive, or the like
A1 I found an old microfilm in the library.
A2 The microfilm contains important historical documents.
B1 Researchers use microfilm to access archived newspapers.
B2 The library has a collection of microfilm dating back to the 1800s.
C1 The microfilm machine allows for easy viewing of tiny print on documents.
C2 Digitization has made it easier to access information stored on microfilm.
verb not applicable
A1 I learned how to microfilm documents at the library.
A2 The librarian showed me how to microfilm old newspapers.
B1 Archivists often microfilm important historical records for preservation.
B2 Researchers can microfilm rare manuscripts to create digital copies.
C1 The museum decided to microfilm their entire collection for easier access.
C2 The government agency is planning to microfilm all their files for long-term storage.
adjective not applicable
A1 The microfilm document was too small to read.
A2 The library stored the old newspapers on microfilm reels.
B1 The historian used a microfilm scanner to digitize the ancient manuscripts.
B2 The university archives contained a vast collection of microfilm records.
C1 The preservation of delicate documents often involves creating microfilm copies.
C2 The high-resolution microfilm images provided a detailed view of the historical documents.
adverb not applicable
A1 I read a book about history that was written in microfilm.
A2 The old photographs were preserved on microfilm for future generations to see.
B1 The library archives all its old newspapers on microfilm for easy access.
B2 Researchers often use microfilm to study ancient manuscripts and documents.
C1 The museum has a collection of rare documents stored on microfilm for preservation purposes.
C2 The historian meticulously examined the microfilm records to uncover new insights into the past.
pronoun not applicable
A1 I saw a microfilm at the library.
A2 The microfilm contains important historical documents.
B1 I need to make a copy of the microfilm before returning it.
B2 The microfilm is a valuable resource for researchers.
C1 The microfilm collection at the archive is extensive and well-preserved.
C2 Researchers often use microfilm to access rare documents that are not available in digital format.
preposition not applicable
A1 I saw the information on microfilm.
A2 The old documents were stored on microfilm.
B1 The library archives can be accessed through microfilm.
B2 Researchers often use microfilm to view historical newspapers.
C1 The museum's collection includes rare manuscripts preserved on microfilm.
C2 Archivists meticulously cataloged the records on microfilm for preservation.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I use microfilm to read old newspapers.
A2 Microfilm is a type of technology used for storing documents.
B1 I prefer using microfilm over digital archives for historical research.
B2 Microfilm has been used in libraries for decades to preserve delicate documents.
C1 Researchers often rely on microfilm for accessing rare manuscripts and newspapers.
C2 The library's microfilm collection includes newspapers dating back to the 1800s.
interjection not applicable
A1 Microfilm! What is that?
A2 Microfilm! I remember using that in the library.
B1 Microfilm! It's a technology used for preserving documents.
B2 Microfilm! I find it fascinating how it was used before digitalization.
C1 Microfilm! A relic of the past, but still relevant in certain archival settings.
C2 Microfilm! The quality of preservation it offers is unmatched by digital methods.
article not applicable
A1 Microfilm is a type of film that contains miniaturized photographs.
A2 Libraries often use microfilm to store old newspapers and documents.
B1 Researchers can access historical records on microfilm in archives.
B2 Microfilm technology has been largely replaced by digital scanning for document preservation.
C1 The library has a vast collection of microfilm reels dating back to the 1800s.
C2 Archivists meticulously maintain the microfilm collection to ensure long-term preservation of the documents.
formal The library archives historical documents on microfilm for preservation purposes.
informal I found some old newspapers on microfilm at the library.
slang Let's check out the microfilm for some vintage gossip!
figurative The memories of that day are like tiny images on a microfilm strip, preserved in my mind forever.
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