The difference between Micro and Microcomputer

When used as nouns, micro means micromanagement, whereas microcomputer means a computer designed around a microprocessor, smaller than a minicomputer or a mainframe.


Micro is also verb with the meaning: to micromanage.

Micro is also adjective with the meaning: small, relatively small.

check bellow for the other definitions of Micro and Microcomputer

  1. Micro as an adjective:

    Small, relatively small; .

    Examples:

    "At the micro level he was a good manager. At the macro level he failed."

  1. Micro as a noun (computing, dated):

  1. Micro as a noun (gaming slang):

    micromanagement

  1. Micro as a verb (gaming slang):

    to micromanage

  1. Microcomputer as a noun (computer hardware):

    A computer designed around a microprocessor, smaller than a minicomputer or a mainframe.

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