1. Extremely small in scale, scope or capability
   "The micro apartment was designed to maximize limited space"

1. A small digital computer based on a microprocessor and designed to be used by one person at a time
   "She bought a new micro for working from home";
   - personal computer, PC, microcomputer
    
2. Integrated circuit semiconductor chip that performs the bulk of the processing and controls the parts of a system
   "a micro functions as the central processing unit of a microcomputer";
   - microprocessor

1. Small
   - mini-
    
2. One millionth, 10^(-6)

Derived forms: micros

See also: little, small

Type of: chip, digital computer, microchip, microprocessor chip, silicon chip

Encyclopedia: Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises