Microfiche (noun)

1. A flat, transparent sheet of microfilm containing reduced-size images of documents, typically used for archiving purposes.
2. A single image on a microfiche sheet, which can be viewed using a microfiche reader.

Origin:

Derived from the greek words 'mikros' meaning 'small' and 'fiche' meaning 'sheet'.

Examples:

1. The library's collection of old newspapers was preserved on microfiche.
2. The researcher used a microfiche reader to view the detailed plans for the building.
3. The archives of the government were stored on microfiche to save space and ensure preservation.
4. The microfiche collection at the library was extensive, covering over a century of history.
5. The historian spent hours examining the microfiche images to uncover new information about the past.