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microphone

UK
/ˈmaɪkrəfəʊn/
US
/ˈmaɪkrəˌfoʊn/

Translations

microphonenoun
microphones
pl
UK
/ˈmaɪkrəfəʊn/
US
/ˈmaɪkrəˌfoʊn/
She adjusted the microphone before starting her speech.
Она настроила микрофон перед началом своей речи.
Synonyms
mic
mike
transducer
audio input device
microphoneverb
microphoned
Past Simple
microphoned
Past Participle
microphoning
Gerund
Synonyms
mic
mike
record
amplify
pick up
put on a microphone
wire (up)
microphoneadjective
UK
/ˈmaɪ.krə.fəʊn/
US
/ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌfoʊn/
Attributive use: e.g., "microphone stand"
Synonyms
microphonic
mic
microphone-equipped
microphone-based

Definitions

microphonenoun
An instrument for converting sound waves into electrical energy variations, which may then be amplified, transmitted, or recorded.
The singer adjusted the microphone before starting her performance.
A device used in broadcasting and recording to capture sound.
The radio host spoke clearly into the microphone during the live show.
microphoneverb
To equip, fit, or record with a microphone.
The technicians microphoned each actor before the rehearsal.
microphoneadjective
Relating to or intended for use with a microphone.
She bought a microphone cable and other microphone accessories.
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