microscopy

noun

mi·​cros·​co·​py mī-ˈkrä-skə-pē 

: the use of or investigation with a microscope

microscopist

mī-ˈkrä-skə-pist 

noun

Examples of microscopy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The researchers will also use cryogenic electron microscopy (cryo-EM) and neutron reflectometry to examine membrane structures at the nanoscale. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2026

Additionally, the agency’s tests relied on a less sensitive optical microscopy method that can see only larger asbestos fibers. — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026

That rules out many advanced microscopy techniques, particularly those that rely on intense light or fluorescent dyes. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2026

From there, researchers also used synchrotron radiation and other microscopy approaches to analyze the healing tissues on a cellular level. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1665, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

microscopy

noun

mi·​cros·​co·​py mī-ˈkräs-kə-pē 

: the use of the microscope : investigation with the microscope

Medical Definition

microscopy

noun

mi·​cros·​co·​py mī-ˈkräs-kə-pē 

plural microscopies

: the use of or investigation with the microscope