microlevel

noun, adj — 8 senses

microlevel

noun

Etymology From micro- + level.

1

A level of analysis that concerns small-scale phenomena or factors.

  • at the microlevel
  • on the microlevel
1 more example
  • This study attempts to describe what is happening at the microlevel and how it contributes to the larger system.
2

A microscopic level.

  • But at the microlevel it consists of an unimaginable number of atoms connected by springy chemical bonds, all jiggling around at a rate that even our fastest supercomputer might envy.2007 November 18, Jim Holt, “Mind of a Rock”, in New York Times:
3

A microeconomic level.

4

A microsocial, microeconomic, and micropolitical level.

microlevel

adj

Etymology From micro- + level.

1

At such a level.

  • more microlevel
  • very microlevel
2 more examples
  • This study attempts to describe the microlevel dynamics and how they contribute to the larger system.
  • The factors that you mentioned are true, but they're very macrolevel. Can you talk about microlevel concerns for today's discussion?
2

Microscopic.

3

Microeconomic.

4

Microsocial, microeconomic, and micropolitical.

Related terms
macro, micro

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