English Explanatory Dictionary

under the microscope

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adv
  1. Under close scrutiny or examination.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see under, the, microscope.

Pronunciation

En-au-under the microscope.ogg

Word forms

under the microscope

Synonyms

under the loupe under the magnifying glass under the spotlight

Related words

under the gun
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