microfilm
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Definition
A microfilm is a very small photographic record, usually on film, used to store documents, newspapers, or books so they take up less space.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in libraries, archives, and some government offices; formal and technical. Not common for everyday use with digital alternatives now available. Typical phrases: 'on microfilm', 'stored as microfilm'.
Example Sentences
The old newspapers are kept on microfilm at the library.
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We used a special machine to read the microfilm records.
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Many old documents have been saved on microfilm.
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Do you remember when libraries had huge microfilm drawers you had to search through?
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Most people today have never seen a real microfilm, let alone used one.
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If you’re interested in history, you can still find rare materials on microfilm at major archives.
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