microswitch

mi·cro·switch

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mahy-kruh-swich]
- /ˈmaɪ krəˌswɪtʃ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mahy-kruh-swich]
- /ˈmaɪ krəˌswɪtʃ/

Definitions of microswitch word

noun microswitch a highly sensitive switch used in automatic-control devices. 1
noun microswitch An electric switch that can be operated rapidly by a small movement. 1
noun microswitch a switch that operates by small movements of a lever 0
noun microswitch A microswitch is a switch that operates by small movements of a lever. 0

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Origin of microswitch

First appearance:

before 1955

One of the 4% newest English words

First recorded in 1955-60; micro- + switch

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Parts of speech for Microswitch

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

conjunction

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exclamation

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microswitch popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

microswitch usage trend in Literature

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