Microscope (noun)

An optical instrument that uses a lens or a combination of lenses to produce magnified images of small objects, especially of objects too small to be seen by the naked eye.

Origin:

17th century, from micro- + -scope.

Examples:

1. A microscope is a type of microscope that is used to examine small objects.
2. The biologist used the microscope to examine the structure of the cells.
3. The microscope allowed the scientist to see the tiny details of the specimen.
4. The student examined the specimen under the microscope to learn more about its anatomy.
5. The microscope helped the researcher to identify the bacterium causing the infection.